Electronic banner

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic banner that can replace the installation and collection of existing traditional banners while enhancing safety and efficiency. To this end, the present invention provides an electronic banner comprising: a display unit that receives a video signal remotely and transmits it to a screen; a moisture detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit and detecting moisture; a step motor provided at the top of the display unit and operating when the moisture detected by the moisture detection unit is above a threshold value; a moisture shield installed at the top of the display unit and connected to the step motor to protect the display unit from moisture according to the operation of the step motor; a wind speed detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit and detecting wind speed; an expansion unit that expands the moisture shield when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is below a threshold value while the step motor is operating and the moisture shield is installed; and an alarm signal transmission unit that transmits an alarm signal to a manager's mobile device when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is above a threshold value while the step motor is operating and the moisture shield is installed or not.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic banner. More specifically, it relates to an electronic banner capable of replacing the installation and removal of existing traditional banners. Background Technology

[0002] Numerous banners are being installed and removed in locations easily visible to passersby.

[0003] In particular, a large number of banners are installed during election season, and recently, politicians' banners are being periodically installed and removed even during normal times.

[0004] Although local governments operate banner stands, capacity is limited, leading to the indiscriminate installation of commercial banners on trees and streetlights, which obstructs traffic and damages the aesthetics.

[0005] Banners are made of synthetic fibers, and they are difficult to recycle after use and do not decompose even when buried in the ground, causing soil pollution.

[0006] Incinerating discarded banners releases Class 1 carcinogens and greenhouse gases.

[0007] Such traditional banners have the problem of limited installation locations and require manpower for installation and removal.

[0008] Therefore, there is a growing need to develop technology that can replace the installation and collection of these traditional banners.

[0009] Prior Art: KR Registered Patent Publication 10-2698183 (Published Aug. 23, 2024) The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention was devised to solve the aforementioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an electronic banner that enables efficient operation by reducing power consumption while ensuring safety against weather conditions, and maximizes advertising effects even at night or in shaded and dark places, as opposed to conventional cloth banners that lack advertising capabilities at night. means of solving the problem

[0011] An electronic banner according to an embodiment of the present invention, devised to achieve the above objective, comprises: a display unit that receives a video signal remotely and transmits it to a screen; a moisture detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit and detecting moisture; a step motor provided at the top of the display unit that operates when the moisture detected by the moisture detection unit is above a threshold value; a moisture shielding unit installed at the top of the display unit and connected to the step motor to protect the display unit from moisture according to the operation of the step motor; a wind speed detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit and detecting wind speed; an expansion unit that expands the moisture shielding unit when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is below a threshold value while the step motor is operated and the moisture shielding unit is installed; and an alarm signal transmission unit that transmits an alarm signal to a manager's mobile device when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is above a threshold value while the step motor is operated and the moisture shielding unit is installed or not.

[0012] In addition, the display unit is composed of a combination of unit display modules, and the unit display modules are combined in a checkerboard shape, but multiple through holes, which are empty spaces between the unit display modules, may be formed for ventilation.

[0013] Additionally, the display unit may include: a street light interlocking unit equipped in the display unit and electrically connected to a street light closest to the display unit to detect a signal from the street light's illuminance sensor; a brightness control unit that adjusts the brightness of the display according to the detection result of the street light interlocking unit; a CCTV interlocking unit equipped in the display unit and electrically connected to a CCTV closest to the display unit to detect a signal of the appearance of a person or vehicle from the CCTV; a power control unit that controls the power ON / OFF of the display unit according to the detection result of the CCTV interlocking unit; and an emergency disaster text message transmission unit that displays an emergency disaster text message transmitted by a relevant agency on the display unit instead of the currently transmitted screen when an emergency disaster situation occurs. Effects of the invention

[0014] According to the present invention, by replacing existing fabric banners with electronic banners, environmental problems caused by discarded banners can be resolved, manpower required for installation and collection can be reduced, and the inconvenience of having to search for an installation location every time can be eliminated.

[0015] In addition, according to the present invention, existing banner stands can be used for fabric banners without the need to install a separate dedicated stand for the installation of electronic banners, thereby utilizing existing resources and eliminating the need to worry about the installation location.

[0016] In addition, according to the present invention, the effects of minimizing the impact of wind and rain ensure the lifespan of the electronic banner and enable safer operation.

[0017] In addition, according to the present invention, by configuring the display unit with a combination of unit display modules and forming through holes corresponding to holes in the fabric banner, the effect of minimizing wind resistance applied to the electronic banner is achieved.

[0018] In addition, according to the present invention, by controlling the power and brightness of the electronic banner according to the surrounding conditions, the electronic banner can be operated efficiently. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an electronic banner according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic banner according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed configuration diagram of the display unit in FIG. 2 Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, it should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions may obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted. Additionally, while preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited or restricted thereto and can be modified and implemented in various ways by those skilled in the art.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a detailed configuration diagram of the display unit in FIG. 2.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention can be installed by utilizing an existing banner display stand without the need to install a separate display stand. Since the existing display stand is located in a place crowded with pedestrians and highly visible, the notification and advertising effects of the electronic banner according to the present invention can be maximized.

[0024] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a display unit (10), a moisture detection unit (20), a step motor (30), a moisture shielding unit (40), a wind speed detection unit (50), an expansion unit (60), and an alarm signal transmission unit (70).

[0025] The display unit (10) receives a video signal remotely and transmits it to the screen.

[0026] For example, the display unit (10) can be connected to a remote PC and configured to receive a video signal from the PC and transmit it to the screen.

[0027] The content transmitted to the screen of the display unit (10) can be set to various notifications, advertisements, emergency disaster messages, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0028] For example, when advertisements are displayed on the display unit (10), 20 advertisements can be displayed in 5 minutes, with one advertisement every 15 seconds, and video advertisements can also be displayed. This can provide efficiency and cost-effectiveness that cannot be achieved with conventional cloth banners.

[0029] Compared to conventional fabric banners, electronic banners can be vulnerable to weather conditions such as wind, rain, and snow. Furthermore, unlike standard fabric banners, electronic banners pose a risk of collapse during severe weather conditions, such as typhoons. Despite the various advantages of electronic banners, including environmental and economic benefits, these safety concerns are one of the reasons they have not yet been commercialized.

[0030] The present invention is equipped with elemental technology to ensure safety by protecting the electronic banner from moisture, such as rain or snow, and wind.

[0031] A moisture detection unit (20) is provided at the edge of the display unit (10) to detect moisture. Here, the moisture is moisture such as rain or snow that affects the electronic banner, and simply high humidity does not affect the electronic banner, so there is no need to detect it precisely.

[0032] The step motor (30) is provided on the upper part of the display unit (10) and operates when the moisture detected by the moisture detection unit (20) is above a threshold value. Since the step motor (30) rotates by a preset angle, control of the rotation angle is unnecessary.

[0033] The moisture shield (40) is installed on the upper part of the display unit (10) and connected to the step motor (30).

[0034] The moisture shield (40) protects the display unit (10) from moisture according to the operation of the step motor (30).

[0035] The electronic banner possesses a waterproof performance of a certain level or higher to prevent moisture from entering the interior even when exposed to rain or snow. Nevertheless, to minimize the possibility of malfunction caused by moisture ingress, when the moisture detected by the moisture detection unit (20) exceeds a threshold value, the moisture shielding unit (40) operates to prevent moisture from directly contacting the display (10).

[0036] For example, the moisture shield can be formed to cover the front and rear of the display unit (10) when unfolded, and the front part covering the front and the rear part covering the rear can be individually connected to a step motor so that they overlap each other when folded and form a single plane when unfolded.

[0037] The moisture shield is normally folded and positioned vertically relative to the ground, but when the stepper motor operates, it unfolds and rotates to be positioned horizontally relative to the ground.

[0038] The wind speed detection unit (50) is provided at the edge of the display unit (10) to detect wind speed.

[0039] The wind may or may not be accompanied by rain or snow.

[0040] When accompanied by rain or snow, the wind affects the direction of the falling rain or snow.

[0041] For example, if there is some wind when it rains, the falling rain may bend and enter the display unit despite the installation of the moisture shield. In this case, it is desirable to expand the surface area of ​​the moisture shield to prevent rain from hitting the display unit.

[0042] When the step motor is operated and the moisture shield is installed, if the wind speed detected by the wind speed sensor is less than the threshold value, the expansion unit (60) expands the moisture shield.

[0043] For example, the moisture shield can be extended in the front and rear directions of the display unit by a sliding method, and the extension unit can be implemented to extend the moisture shield in the front and rear directions of the display unit by sliding the part inserted inside the already unfolded moisture shield outward.

[0044] Meanwhile, regardless of whether rain or snow is present, wind resistance applied to electronic banners increases when wind speeds rise. In cases where wind speeds exceed a critical threshold, such as during a typhoon, it is necessary to protect the electronic banners and nearby pedestrians.

[0045] When the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is greater than a threshold value in a situation where the step motor is operated and the moisture shield is installed or not, the alarm signal transmission unit (70) is provided at the edge of the display unit where the wind speed detection unit (50) is located to transmit an alarm signal to the manager's mobile device.

[0046] Electronic banners are fastened to withstand even typhoon-level winds.

[0047] However, to implement a safer electronic banner, it is desirable to enable the manager to prepare for various unexpected situations through an alarm signal transmitter.

[0048] Conventional fabric banners have multiple holes punched in them to reduce wind resistance.

[0049] The electronic banner according to the present invention can realize a hole in a fabric banner by configuring the display section with a combination of unit display modules instead of artificially punching a hole in the display.

[0050] Specifically, unit display modules are combined in a grid shape, and multiple through holes can be formed in the empty spaces of the unit display modules for ventilation.

[0051] A unit display module with a portion of empty space can function as a single display to form a single screen. Since air escapes through the holes even when the wind becomes strong, the resistance applied to the display unit can be significantly reduced.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 3, the display unit (10) includes a street light interlocking unit (11), a brightness control unit (12), a CCTV interlocking unit (13), a power control unit (14), and an emergency disaster text message transmission unit (15).

[0053] Generally, streetlights are equipped with an illuminance sensor, so that when the surrounding illuminance falls below a set value, the streetlight automatically turns on.

[0054] Since electronic banners require power supply for light emission and screen display, it is desirable to operate them as efficiently as possible. The brightness of the electronic banner can be controlled by using an illuminance sensor from a street light.

[0055] The street light interlocking unit (11) is electrically connected to the street light closest to the display unit (10) to detect the illuminance sensor signal of the street light.

[0056] The brightness control unit (12) controls the brightness of the display according to the detection result of the street light interlocking unit (11).

[0057] For example, when the streetlight becomes dark enough to turn on the streetlight via the streetlight's illuminance sensor, the brightness control unit lowers the brightness of the display to efficiently manage the power consumption of the electronic banner.

[0058] Meanwhile, implementing a system that prevents the electronic banner from operating when there are no vehicles or pedestrians on the road or sidewalk can also contribute to the efficient operation of the electronic banner.

[0059] The CCTV interlocking unit (13) is electrically connected to the CCTV closest to the display unit (10) to detect the appearance signal of a person or vehicle in the CCTV.

[0060] To this end, the CCTV integration unit includes software that detects dynamic changes appearing on the CCTV screen and generates an electrical signal.

[0061] The power control unit (14) controls the power ON / OFF of the display unit (10) according to the detection result of the CCTV interlocking unit (13).

[0062] For example, when the appearance of a vehicle or pedestrian is detected by the CCTV interlocking unit, the power control unit supplies power to the display unit so that the content to be transmitted is displayed on the screen.

[0063] In addition, the power control unit protects the screen and reduces power consumption by not supplying power to the display unit if the appearance of a vehicle or pedestrian is not detected by the CCTV interlocking unit for a set period of time.

[0064] The emergency disaster text message transmission unit (15) displays an emergency disaster text message transmitted by a relevant agency on the display unit instead of the screen currently being transmitted when an emergency disaster situation occurs.

[0065] The emergency disaster text message transmission unit can connect to a server of a relevant agency to receive and display emergency disaster text messages on the screen, or connect to an administrator's mobile terminal to receive and display emergency disaster text messages received on the administrator's mobile terminal.

[0066] Although not illustrated, an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a damage monitoring unit.

[0067] Electronic banners are composed of various electrical and electronic components, making their production costs higher than those of standard fabric banners. Consequently, significant costs are incurred for reinstallation if they are damaged by children's mischief or intentional acts.

[0068] The damage monitoring unit is provided at the edge of the display unit of the electronic banner.

[0069] The damage monitoring unit includes a camera with a wide field of view, a video analysis program that analyzes the camera's image in real time, a speaker that broadcasts warning messages, and a video transmission unit that transmits the image to the manager's mobile terminal.

[0070] For example, if the damage monitoring unit analyzes that an action potentially damaging the electronic banner—such as when the degree of movement of a pedestrian captured by the camera exceeds a set value, when a pedestrian picks up an object from the ground, or when a pedestrian's hand goes over their shoulder—it broadcasts a warning message and simultaneously transmits the relevant video to the manager's mobile terminal.

[0071] Although not illustrated, an electronic banner according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a screen management unit.

[0072] Since electronic banners are displayed outdoors, the screens may become contaminated by road dust and insects. Therefore, the screens of electronic banners require periodic maintenance, and the screen maintenance unit is equipped with a cleaning agent sprayer and an insecticide sprayer.

[0073] Multiple cleaning agent sprayers are provided at regular intervals on the top of the display unit and spray cleaning agent onto the screen at set intervals.

[0074] In particular, during the summer, pests and insects such as mosquitoes congregate near electronic banners.

[0075] Multiple insect repellent sprayers are installed at regular intervals at the top of the display and operate during the summer, spraying insect repellent around the screen in a spray form.

[0076] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications, changes, and substitutions within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention and the accompanying drawings are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by such embodiments and accompanying drawings. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0077] 10: Display section 11: Streetlight interlock 12: Brightness control section 13: CCTV Interlocking Unit 14: Power Control Unit 15 : Emergency disaster text message transmission unit 20: Moisture sensing unit 30: Stepper motor 40: Moisture shield 50 : Wind speed sensor 60 : Extension 70 : Alarm signal transmitting unit

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic banner comprising: a display unit that receives a video signal remotely and transmits it to a screen; a moisture detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit for detecting moisture; a step motor provided at the top of the display unit that operates when the moisture detected by the moisture detection unit is above a threshold value; a moisture shield installed at the top of the display unit and connected to the step motor to protect the display unit from moisture according to the operation of the step motor; a wind speed detection unit provided at the edge of the display unit for detecting wind speed; an expansion unit that expands the moisture shield when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is below a threshold value while the step motor is operated and the moisture shield is installed; and an alarm signal transmission unit provided at the edge of the display unit where the wind speed detection unit is located to transmit an alarm signal to a manager's mobile device when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection unit is above a threshold value while the step motor is operated and the moisture shield is installed or not. Claim 2 An electronic banner according to claim 1, wherein the display portion is composed of a combination of unit display modules, and the unit display modules are combined in a grid shape, and multiple through holes are formed in the unit display modules as empty spaces for ventilation. Claim 3 An electronic banner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display unit comprises: a street light interlocking unit provided in the display unit and electrically connected to a street light closest to the display unit to detect an illuminance sensor signal of the street light; a brightness control unit that adjusts the brightness of the display according to the detection result of the street light interlocking unit; a CCTV interlocking unit provided in the display unit and electrically connected to a CCTV closest to the display unit to detect a signal of appearance of a person or vehicle from the CCTV; a power control unit that controls the power ON / OFF of the display unit according to the detection result of the CCTV interlocking unit; and an emergency disaster text transmission unit that displays an emergency disaster text transmitted by a relevant agency on the display unit instead of the currently transmitted screen when an emergency disaster situation occurs.

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