Pet smart home for users

Abstract

The present invention can provide a customized smart home suitable for pets. A smart home for pets according to one embodiment may include: an opening / closing unit for opening and closing a door or window; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with a user terminal; a storage unit for storing pet information received from the user terminal; a camera for acquiring internal image information; a sound sensor unit for acquiring internal sound information and external sound information; a temperature sensor unit for acquiring internal temperature information; a CO2 sensor unit for acquiring internal carbon dioxide concentration information; a speaker for outputting sound; and a control unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for providing a customized smart home suitable for pets. Background Technology

[0002] "Pet-terior" is a portmanteau of "pet" and "interior," referring to interior design tailored for companion animals. In other words, there is a growing demand to provide smart homes customized for pets, taking into account their physical structure and lifestyle habits. Pet-terior is a sector experiencing rising demand due to the surge in households raising pets, driven by the rise of "petfams"—people who regard their pets as both friends and family. In particular, the normalization of remote work due to COVID-19 and the resulting increase in households staying at home with their pets have been major factors in the rising popularity of Pet-terior. Consequently, furniture and interior design companies are continuously launching products targeting Pet-terior; these products primarily consist of items that consider the lifestyle and safety of pets without compromising the interior design. Representative examples include non-slip flooring for active pets, stairs specifically designed for pets, and pet doors that facilitate easy movement. Meanwhile, as the growth of the pet-related market becomes more pronounced, the term "Petconomy" is frequently used to describe it.

[0003] The term "petconomy" is a combination of "pet" and "economy," encompassing a wide range of fields including not only pet food, supplies, medical care, grooming, and adoption, but also professional training centers, pet taxis, kindergartens, hotel services, and funeral services. In this regard, the demand for smart homes for pets that can enhance the convenience of dogs is also continuously increasing. The problem to be solved

[0004] The present invention can provide a customized smart home suitable for pets. means of solving the problem

[0005] A smart home for pets according to one embodiment may include an opening / closing unit for opening and closing a door or window, a communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with a user terminal, a storage unit for storing pet information received from the user terminal, a camera for acquiring internal image information, a sound sensor unit for acquiring internal sound information and external sound information, a temperature sensor unit for acquiring internal temperature information, a CO2 sensor unit for acquiring internal carbon dioxide concentration information, a speaker for outputting sound, and a control unit.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the control unit outputs a sound of a frequency that cancels out the external noise inside the pet smart home through the speaker if the external sound level is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value based on the external sound information, and if the state of the pet is determined to be a first state based on the internal image information and the internal sound information, it transmits an alarm signal to the user terminal through the communication unit, and if an input value is obtained from the user terminal through the communication unit within a predetermined first time after the alarm signal is transmitted, it can output a phrase corresponding to the input value through the speaker with a predetermined sound.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the control unit, when determining the state of the pet to be a second state, which is a warning state, based on the pet information, the internal image information, the temperature information, the carbon dioxide concentration information, and the internal sound information, transmits a warning alarm signal to the user terminal through the communication unit; when determining the state of the pet to be a third state, which is an emergency state, transmits an emergency alarm signal to the user terminal through the communication unit, and if a response signal is not received within a predetermined second time, opens and closes the door through the opening and closing unit; and when determining the state of the pet to be a fourth state, which is an emergency state, outputs an emergency alarm signal to the user terminal, outputs a signal to open and close the door to the opening and closing unit, and outputs an emergency request signal to a first external server.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the control unit determines the state of the pet as the second state when the pet performs a specific action based on the internal image information, determines the state of the pet as the third state when the carbon dioxide concentration inside the pet smart home is greater than or equal to a predetermined value based on the internal carbon dioxide concentration information while the pet performs a specific action, determines the state of the pet as the fourth state when the pet performs a specific action and the carbon dioxide concentration is greater than or equal to the predetermined value and the internal sound falls within a predetermined frequency range and speed range, and the specific action may include a plurality of action patterns determined based on the pet information and behavior information according to the animal's health status obtained from a first external server.

[0009] A pet smart home according to one embodiment further includes a weight measuring sensor unit for acquiring internal weight information of the pet smart home; the control unit derives comparison data by comparing and analyzing data of the pet and the general pet based on average data information according to the type and age of the animal acquired from the first external server stored in the storage unit, the pet information, the weight information of the pet, and the length information by body part, and transmits information regarding exercise amount and food amount to a user terminal based on the comparison data, and the average data information may include average weight information and average length information by body part of the second pet.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the control unit derives the emotional state of the pet as an output value through a pre-trained artificial intelligence model using the internal image information as an input value, and if the derived emotional state corresponds to a predetermined specific emotion, outputs predetermined content through the speaker and pet TV, and the predetermined specific emotion may include anger, sadness, depression, boredom, and hunger. Effects of the invention

[0011] The present invention can improve the convenience of pets by providing a smart home suitable for pets.

[0012] The present invention can improve the satisfaction of the guardian by effectively communicating the condition of the pet to the guardian. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0013] The accompanying drawings, included as part of the detailed description to aid in understanding the various embodiments, provide various embodiments and explain the technical features of the various embodiments together with the detailed description. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a processor according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a control block diagram of a smart home for pets according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a smart home for pets according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the functions of a pet smart home according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the functions of a pet smart home according to one embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0014] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and may have various embodiments; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. Similar reference numerals have been used for similar components in the description of each drawing.

[0015] Terms such as first, second, A, B, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components shall not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. The term “and / or” includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any of a plurality of related described items.

[0016] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0017] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0019] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. In order to facilitate an overall understanding of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for identical components in the drawings, and redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a processor belonging to a server (1) according to one embodiment. Specifically looking at FIG. 1, at least one processor (110) may refer to a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed. Each of the memory (120) and the storage device (160) may be composed of at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory (120) may be one of read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM), and the storage device (160) may be a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid-state drive (SSD), or various memory cards (e.g., a micro SD card).

[0021] Additionally, the server (1) may include a transceiver (130) that is included in the server and performs communication via a wireless network. Additionally, the server (1) may further include an input interface device (140), an output interface device (150), a storage device (160), etc. Each component included in the server (1) may be connected by a bus (170) to communicate with one another.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a control block diagram of a smart home for pets according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a smart home for pets according to one embodiment.

[0023] Looking specifically at FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, the pet smart home (10) may include a control unit (100), a sound sensor (104), a temperature sensor (105), a CO2 sensor (106), a weight sensor (107), an opening / closing unit (101), a storage unit (102), a camera (103), and a speaker (108).

[0024] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the functions of a pet smart home according to one embodiment.

[0025] Specifically referring to FIG. 4, the pet smart home may include an opening / closing unit for opening and closing doors or windows, and a storage unit for storing pet information received from a user terminal. The pet information may include pet type information, gender information, age information, health record information, and characteristic information. The pet smart home may include a camera for acquiring internal image information and a sound sensor for acquiring internal and external sound information. The sound sensor is a commonly used sound sensor capable of acquiring information such as the sound range, wave period, and frequency. The smart home may include a temperature sensor for acquiring internal temperature information and a CO2 sensor for acquiring internal carbon dioxide concentration information. Additionally, it may include a speaker for outputting sound and a control unit. Based on external sound information, if the external sound level exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control unit outputs a sound of a frequency that cancels out external noise into the pet smart home through a speaker. If the pet's condition is determined to be a first state based on internal image information and internal sound information, the control unit transmits an alarm signal to a user terminal through a communication unit. After the alarm signal is transmitted, if an input value is obtained from the user terminal through the communication unit within a predetermined first time, the control unit can output a phrase corresponding to the input value through a speaker using a pre-designated sound. The pre-designated sound may be output using a sound in the corresponding frequency range after recording the guardian's voice through an artificial intelligence learning model, but is not limited to this and may also output the guardian's voice directly through the user terminal.

[0026] Based on external sound information, if the sound intensity, which is the level of external noise, is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the level of external noise may represent a sound of a certain magnitude or greater, or a sound of a specific frequency band or greater. A signal is output to the speaker to output a sound of a frequency that cancels out the external noise, and if the pet's condition is determined to be a first state based on internal image information, an alarm signal is transmitted to the user terminal through the communication unit. After the alarm signal is transmitted, if an input value is obtained from the user terminal through the communication unit within a predetermined first time, a phrase corresponding to the input value can be output through the speaker as a predetermined sound.

[0027] In this case, "1" may indicate that the pet is in a lonely or bored state. Additionally, the control unit may determine the 1st state by considering not only internal image information but also internal sound information. In this case, determining a specific state based on internal sound information may involve determining that the pet is in a lonely or bored state if the pet's sound exceeds a certain decibel level, or if the pet repeats a sound of a specific frequency a certain number of times or more within a predetermined 0th time. As will be described later, this may also apply when determining a warning state, a critical state, or an emergency state.

[0028] The control unit can determine the state of the pet based on pet information, internal image information, temperature information, carbon dioxide concentration information, and internal sound information. When the state of the pet is determined to be a second state, an alarm signal can be transmitted to the user terminal. In this case, if the pet performs a specific action, the control unit, based on pet information, internal image information, temperature information, carbon dioxide concentration information, and internal sound information

[0029] If the pet's condition is determined to be in a second state, a warning state, a warning alarm signal is transmitted to the user terminal via the communication unit; if the pet's condition is determined to be in a third state, an emergency alarm signal is transmitted to the user terminal via the communication unit, and if a response signal is not received within a predetermined second time, the door is opened or closed via the opening / closing unit; and if the pet's condition is determined to be in a fourth state, an emergency alarm signal is output to the user terminal, a signal to open or close the door is output to the opening / closing unit, and an emergency request signal can be output to the first external server. At this time, if the carbon dioxide concentration exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the pet's breathing has become rapid, and if rapid breathing occurs along with a specific movement, this is determined to be a dangerous state.

[0030] When the condition of the pet is determined to be the fourth state, an alarm signal may be output to the user terminal, a signal to open or close the door may be output to the opening / closing unit, and an emergency request signal may be output to the first external server. The third state may be determined to be the fourth state if the pet performs a specific action, the carbon dioxide concentration is above a predetermined value, and the internal sound falls within a predetermined frequency range and speed range. This is to determine the condition as an emergency state if the pet makes a sound indicating it is in a critical situation, such as when it is breathing heavily while performing a specific action, resulting in high carbon dioxide levels, and making whining sounds. In this case, the door and window are opened or closed immediately without permission from the user terminal.

[0031] In one embodiment, when a pet performs a specific action based on internal image information, the state of the pet is determined to be a second state; when the pet performs a specific action and the carbon dioxide concentration inside the pet smart home is above a predetermined value based on internal carbon dioxide concentration information, the state of the pet is determined to be a third state; when the pet performs a specific action and the carbon dioxide concentration is above a predetermined value and the internal sound falls within a predetermined range of pitch and speed, the state of the pet is determined to be a fourth state; and the specific action may include a plurality of action patterns determined based on pet information and behavior information according to the animal's health status obtained from a first external server.

[0032] The average data may include information on the average weight of the second pet and information on the average length of each body part. The control unit derives the emotional state of the pet as an output value through a pre-trained artificial intelligence model using internal image information as an input value, and if the derived emotional state corresponds to a specific emotion that is predetermined, it may output predetermined content through the speaker and Pet TV. The predetermined content may be determined according to each specific emotion, and may also be output based on input information obtained in real time through the user terminal.

[0033] In this case, the training data set may include various information obtained from various external servers, and a supervised learning method may be used. In this case, the deep learning model module may use a deep neural network (DNN) algorithm. Not limited to those described, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM), and Deep Belief Network (DBN) algorithms may be used, and since each algorithm is a well-known technology, a description is omitted.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the functions of a pet smart home according to one embodiment.

[0035] Looking specifically at FIG. 5, the control unit can derive comparison data (501), transmit information regarding the amount of exercise and food to be fed (502), and provide food based on this information (503). The pet smart home may further include a weight measuring sensor that acquires internal weight information. The storage unit can store average data information corresponding to a second pet of the same type and age as the pet obtained from a second external server. In this case, the second pet may refer to another animal corresponding to the same type and age as the pet. The control unit can derive the pet's body weight information and length information by body part based on internal image information and internal weight information, and can derive comparison data by comparing and analyzing the data of the pet and the general pet based on the average data information of the general pet, pet information, pet weight information, and length information by body part. Based on the comparison data, information regarding the amount of exercise and food to be fed can be transmitted to the user terminal. Comparative analysis of data involves comparing body weight and lengths of body parts to derive data for the most similar animal among the second pets, and transmitting information regarding the average food intake and exercise amount corresponding to the derived data to the user terminal.

[0036] The user terminal may be a communication-enabled desktop computer, laptop computer, notebook, smartphone, tablet PC, mobile phone, smart watch, smart glass, e-book reader, PMP (portable multimedia player), portable game console, navigation device, digital camera, DMB (digital multimedia broadcasting) player, digital audio recorder, digital audio player, digital video recorder, digital video player, and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.

[0037] The methods according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention, or they may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

[0038] Examples of computer-readable media may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions may include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The aforementioned hardware devices may be configured to operate as at least one software module to perform the operation of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0039] In addition, the above-described method or device may be implemented by combining all or part of its configuration or function, or by implementing it separately.

[0040] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims.

[0041] The methods according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention, or they may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

[0042] Examples of computer-readable media may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions may include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The aforementioned hardware devices may be configured to operate as at least one software module to perform the operation of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0043] In addition, the above-described method or device may be implemented by combining all or part of its configuration or function, or by implementing it separately.

[0044] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0045] 1: Server 10: User terminal

Claims

Claim 1 An opening / closing unit for opening and closing doors or windows; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with a user terminal; a storage unit for storing pet information received from the user terminal; a camera for acquiring internal image information; a sound sensor unit for acquiring internal sound information and external sound information; a temperature sensor unit for acquiring internal temperature information; a CO2 sensor unit for acquiring internal carbon dioxide concentration information; and a speaker for outputting sound. A smart home for pets comprising: a control unit; wherein, based on the external sound information, if the external sound level is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the control unit outputs a sound of a frequency that cancels out the external noise through the speaker into the smart home for pets; wherein, based on the pet information, the internal image information, the temperature information, the carbon dioxide concentration information, and the internal sound information, if the control unit determines the state of the pet to be a second state, which is a warning state, it transmits a warning alarm signal to the user terminal through the communication unit; if the state of the pet to be determined to be a third state, which is an emergency state, it transmits an emergency alarm signal to the user terminal through the communication unit, and if a response signal is not received within a predetermined second time, it opens and closes the door through the opening and closing unit; and if the state of the pet to be determined to be a fourth state, which is an emergency state, it outputs an emergency alarm signal to the user terminal, outputs a signal to open and close the door to the opening and closing unit, and outputs an emergency request signal to a first external server. Claim 2 In claim 1, the control unit determines the state of the pet as the second state when the pet performs a specific action based on the internal image information, determines the state of the pet as the third state when the carbon dioxide concentration inside the pet smart home is greater than or equal to a predetermined value based on the internal carbon dioxide concentration information while the pet performs a specific action, determines the state of the pet as the fourth state when the pet performs a specific action and the carbon dioxide concentration is greater than or equal to the predetermined value and the internal sound falls within a predetermined frequency range and speed range, and the specific action includes a plurality of action patterns determined based on the pet information and behavior information according to the animal's health status obtained from a first external server. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete

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