Sound and floor walking signal control device and control system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sound and a floor walking signal control device and system that increase safety and efficiency by integrally controlling a sound signal device for a visually impaired person used for the purpose of crosswalk signal guidance and a floor walking signal device.

Description

Acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control devices and control systems

[0001] The present invention relates to an acoustic and floor walking signal control device that integrates and controls an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device for the visually impaired, and more particularly, to an acoustic and floor walking signal control device and system that enhances safety and efficiency by integrating and controlling an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device used for crosswalk signal guidance purposes.

[0002] Conventional pedestrian signal poles are equipped with an audible signal device for the visually impaired and a ground-level pedestrian signal control device. Each device's housing is a steel structure, and its size and weight detract from the aesthetic appeal of the crosswalk signal pole and pose a risk of falling due to its weight.

[0003] Additionally, the audible signal device for the visually impaired was directly connected to the green and red power lines of the crosswalk signal, and the signal was determined by the presence or absence of power in each power line. Since the green and red power lines of the traffic light are directly connected to the audible signal device for the visually impaired, a malfunction in the audible signal device for the visually impaired could cause a short circuit in the connected power lines, potentially leading to a malfunction of the crosswalk signal.

[0004] Additionally, since the audio signal device for the visually impaired communicates wirelessly with other audio signal devices for the visually impaired, there are cases where the communication quality deteriorates due to the influence of surrounding radio waves, resulting in signal errors.

[0005] The matters described in the background art above are intended to help understand the background of the invention and may include matters that are not publicly disclosed prior art.

[0006] The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and can improve both appearance and safety by integrating the structures of an acoustic signal device for the visually impaired and an on-floor pedestrian signal control device. In addition, since it is configured as an integrated control device and determines a traffic light signal by receiving a traffic signal control signal of a traffic signal control device rather than using the power of a traffic light to determine a traffic light signal, it can fundamentally prevent a failure of an acoustic signal device for the visually impaired from inducing a failure of a crosswalk signal light, while enabling efficient control. In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a system that connects wired communication between the acoustic and on-floor pedestrian signal control devices installed at a crosswalk, thereby eliminating factors of communication errors (wireless communication failure) that may occur between devices due to conventional wireless communication.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, an acoustic and floor walk signal control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is an acoustic and floor walk signal control device that integrates and controls an acoustic signal device for the visually impaired used for the purpose of providing crosswalk signal guidance and an on-floor walk signal device, the acoustic and floor walk signal control device including a system control unit that receives a traffic signal control signal from a traffic signal control device and transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to the acoustic signal device and transmits an on-floor walk signal light control signal to the on-floor walk signal light device, a power supply unit that supplies electric energy to the system control unit, and an acoustic signal device that receives an acoustic signal device control signal from the system control unit and outputs an acoustic signal in accordance with the walk signal of the crosswalk signal light, an acoustic signal communication module unit that receives a traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device, an acoustic signal microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the acoustic signal communication module unit and transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to the acoustic signal device, and an on-floor walk signal communication microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device and transmits an on-floor walk signal control signal to the on-floor walk signal light device.

[0008] The system control unit may include an inter-system control unit communication module for transmitting traffic signal control signals to other acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control devices.

[0009] The sound signal device may include a speaker communication unit that receives an sound signal device control signal from an sound signal microcontroller, a speaker control unit that receives the sound signal device control signal from the speaker communication unit and transmits a speaker output control signal to the speaker control unit, and a speaker output unit that receives the speaker control signal from the speaker control unit and outputs sound in accordance with a pedestrian signal of a crosswalk signal.

[0010] The acoustic and floor walking signal control device may include a remote control receiving antenna that receives a walking signal information confirmation remote control signal from a walking signal information confirmation remote control and transmits it to an acoustic signal communication module.

[0011] The power supply unit may include an AC / DC converter that converts alternating current power into direct current power and outputs it, and a DC / DC converter that changes the voltage of the direct current power converted by the AC / DC converter and outputs it, and the direct current power output from the AC / DC converter may be supplied to one of the acoustic signal microcontroller and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller, and the direct current power output from the DC / DC converter may be supplied to the other of the acoustic signal microcontroller and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller. The acoustic and floor walking signal control device may be characterized by including a leakage circuit breaker that cuts off electricity when an electrical leakage occurs, a surge protector that prevents damage from lightning impulse voltage, and an acoustic signal confirmation button that transmits an acoustic signal confirmation button signal to the acoustic signal communication module unit when the button is operated.

[0012] The sound and floor walk signal control system for integrating and controlling the sound signal device and the floor walk signal device for the visually impaired used for the purpose of guiding crosswalk signals includes a traffic signal control device for receiving a crosswalk signal light traffic system signal, an sound and floor walk signal control device for receiving a traffic signal control signal from a traffic signal control device, and an underfloor walk signal device for receiving an underfloor walk signal light control signal from the sound and floor walk signal control device and emitting light in accordance with the walk signal of the crosswalk signal light, the sound and floor walk signal control device for receiving a traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device and transmitting the sound signal device control signal to the sound signal device and transmitting the underfloor walk signal light control signal to the system control unit, a power supply unit for supplying electric energy to the system control unit, and an sound signal device for receiving the sound signal device control signal from the system control unit and outputting sound in accordance with the walk signal of the crosswalk signal light, the system control unit including an sound signal communication module unit for receiving a traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device and an sound signal microcontroller for transmitting an sound signal device control signal to the sound signal device to receive a traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device. It may be characterized by including a floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from a pedestrian signal communication module unit and a floor pedestrian signal communication module unit and transmits a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal to a floor pedestrian signal light device.

[0013] The traffic signal control device may be characterized by including an optional board that receives a traffic signal control signal from a traffic signal control unit that receives a crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal and transmits a traffic signal control signal to an acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device.

[0014] The system control unit may be characterized by including a system control unit communication module for transmitting a traffic signal control signal to a system control unit of another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device, and a floor pedestrian signal light device that receives a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal from the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device and emits light in accordance with the walk signal of the crosswalk signal light.

[0015] According to the present invention, by installing an acoustic and floor walking signal control device that integrates the structure of an acoustic signal device for the visually impaired and a floor walking signal control device, a unified appearance can be provided, thereby improving the appearance and increasing the safety against falling steel structures.

[0016] In addition, since the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device uses a different power source from that of the crosswalk signal light, it has the effect of fundamentally preventing a failure of the crosswalk signal light due to a failure of the sound signal device for the visually impaired.

[0017] In addition, by connecting wired communication between the sound and floor pedestrian signal control devices installed on both sides of the crosswalk, it has the effect of eliminating communication errors (wireless communication failure) that may occur between devices due to conventional wireless communication.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining an acoustic and floor walking signal control system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Fig. 2 is a drawing for explaining the sound and floor walking signal control device of Fig. 1.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an acoustic and floor walking signal control system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Fig. 4 is a block diagram for explaining the traffic signal control device of Fig. 3.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an acoustic and floor walking signal control system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 is a block diagram for explaining the system control unit of Figure 5.

[0024] Figures 7 and 8 are block diagrams for explaining the power supply unit of Figure 5.

[0025] Fig. 9 is a block diagram for explaining the acoustic signal device of Fig. 5.

[0026] Figure 10 is a block diagram for explaining the communication module between the system control units of Figure 5.

[0027] Fig. 11 is a block diagram for explaining the floor pedestrian signal light device of Fig. 5.

[0028] FIGS. 12 to 14 are diagrams for explaining power and signal systems according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0030] These examples are provided to more fully illustrate the present invention to those skilled in the art. The following examples may be modified in various ways, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples described below. Rather, these examples are provided to further faithfully and completely convey the spirit of the present invention.

[0031] The terminology used herein is used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the singular form in this specification may include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be understood that the terms "comprise," "include," and "have" in this application are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof of the invention, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0032] The drawings are intended solely to facilitate understanding of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Furthermore, relative thicknesses, lengths, and sizes in the drawings may be exaggerated for convenience and clarity of explanation.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an acoustic and floor walking signal control system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] As illustrated in Fig. 1, a traffic signal control device (10) applied to an acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system (1) is a device that receives a crosswalk signal light traffic system signal (A) and controls a signal of a crosswalk (80) signal light (90). The traffic signal control device (10) includes a traffic signal control unit (11) and an option board (12). The option board (12) is attached to the traffic signal control unit (11). The option board (12) receives a traffic signal control unit signal (B) from the traffic signal control unit (11) and transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20).

[0035] The sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) is installed on the light pole (the pillar on which the signal light is installed) of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90). The sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) receives power other than the power of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) and supplies the power back to the floor pedestrian signal light device (900).

[0036] The sound and floor walking signal control device (20) receives power and transmits it to the floor walking signal light device (900). The power transmission method may use a method in which the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) is directly received by different floor walking signal light devices (900), or a method in which the power is received by one floor walking signal light device (900) and the received power is transmitted and received between adjacent floor walking signal light devices (900).

[0037] The sound and floor walking signal control device (20) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to another sound and floor walking signal control device (20-1).

[0038] In addition, the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits a floor pedestrian signal control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal light device (900). The signal transmission method may include a method in which the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E) is transmitted from the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) and directly received by each different floor pedestrian signal light device (900), and a method in which the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E) is received by one floor pedestrian signal light device (900) and the received floor pedestrian signal control signal (E) is transmitted and received between adjacent floor pedestrian signal light devices (900).

[0039] The floor pedestrian signal light device (900) can be installed embedded in the ground on one side of a crosswalk (80). At this time, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) is connected to each adjacent different floor pedestrian signal light device (900) via a cable. In addition, as described above, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) receives and determines the floor pedestrian signal light device control signal (E) and transmits green, green flashing, and red LEDs.

[0040] The pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control (50) is a device that transmits a pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) to a remote control receiving antenna (200) to request that the pedestrian signal and the location guidance information of the traffic light (90) of a crosswalk (80) be transmitted as sound.

[0041] The audio signal confirmation button (800) is a device that transmits an audio signal confirmation button signal (H) to the system control unit (100).

[0042] The sound signal confirmation button (800) is a device that is installed on a light pole (a pillar on which a traffic light is installed) of a crosswalk (80) traffic light (90) and transmits an sound signal confirmation button signal (H) to the system control unit (100) to request that sound be transmitted in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0043] The floor pedestrian signal light device (900) receives a signal from the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) and outputs green, green flashing, and red LEDs in accordance with the green, green flashing, and red signal lighting of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0044] For example, when the red lamp of the crosswalk signal light (90) is turned on by the control of the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20), the speaker output unit (630) of the acoustic signal device (600) outputs the red signal of the signal light acoustically, and the red LED element of the LED of the floor walking signal light device (900) lights up together to emit red light. In addition, when the green lamp of the crosswalk signal light (90) is turned on by the control of the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20), the speaker output unit (630) of the acoustic signal device (600) outputs the green signal of the signal light acoustically, and the green LED element of the LED of the floor walking signal light device (900) lights up together to emit green light. The floor walking signal light device (900) installed buried in the ground displays red, green, and green flashing by the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) so that a pedestrian walking with his or her head down and looking at his or her cell phone can recognize the surrounding situation. Additionally, by providing traffic light signals through sound, it is expected to have the effect of preventing accidents by increasing the convenience and concentration of all pedestrians, not just the visually impaired.

[0045] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing an acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Referring to Fig. 2, the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) is composed of a system control unit (100), a remote control receiving antenna (200), a power supply unit (300), a leakage circuit breaker (400), a surge protector (500), an sound signal device (600), and an sound signal confirmation button (800).

[0047] The sound and floor walking signal control device (20) is a device that integrates the structure and function of an sound signal device for the visually impaired and a floor walking signal control device.

[0048] The system control unit (100) serves to control the devices included in the sound and floor walking signal control device (20). The system control unit (100) receives and controls a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits an sound signal device control signal (D) to the sound signal device (600).

[0049] In addition, the system control unit (100) receives and controls a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits a floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal device (900).

[0050] Additionally, the system control unit (100) receives and controls a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1).

[0051] The remote control receiving antenna (200) is an antenna device that receives a pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) from a pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control (50) and transmits it to the system control unit (100), and is a device that requests the system control unit (100) to transmit information on the pedestrian signal and the location of the current crosswalk (80) signal light (90) as sound.

[0052] The power supply unit (300) is composed of an AC / DC converter (310) and a DC / DC converter (320), and serves to receive power, convert it to suit the device, and output it.

[0053] A leakage circuit breaker (400) is used to prevent electric shock and fire by cutting off electricity when a leakage occurs in the system.

[0054] A surge protector (500) is used to prevent damage to power equipment from lightning strike voltage within the system.

[0055] The sound signal device (600) is used to output sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90), and receives a signal from the system control unit (100) and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0056] The audio signal confirmation button (800) is a button that requests audio output in accordance with the pedestrian signal of a traffic light at a crosswalk. When the button is pressed, a signal is transmitted to the system control unit (100), and the system control unit (100) determines and outputs audio in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the traffic light.

[0057] Conventional audio signal devices for the visually impaired were directly connected to the green and red power lines of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) and determined the traffic light signal based on whether or not power was supplied to each power line. In addition, since the green and red power lines of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) were directly connected to the audio signal device for the visually impaired, if a malfunction occurred in the audio signal device for the visually impaired, a current leakage occurred in the connected power line, which could lead to a malfunction of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0058] The acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) of the present invention is a device that integrates the structure and function of an acoustic signal device for the visually impaired and an on-floor walking signal control device. The acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) does not use the power of the traffic light (90) to determine the signal of the traffic light (90), but receives the traffic signal control signal of the traffic signal control device to determine the signal of the traffic light. Since the power of the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) is not connected to the traffic light (90), unlike the conventional invention that induces a malfunction of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) due to a malfunction of the acoustic signal device for the visually impaired, it can fundamentally prevent the induction of a malfunction. In addition, it is efficient because the acoustic signal device for the visually impaired and the on-floor walking signal control device can be controlled as a single integrated device and system.

[0059] Additionally, the system eliminates communication errors (wireless communication failures) that can occur between devices due to conventional wireless communication by connecting wired communication between acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control devices installed at crosswalks. This improves pedestrian safety.

[0060] Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an acoustic and floor walking signal control system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Referring to Fig. 3, the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system (1) is composed of a traffic signal control device (10), an acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20), and a floor pedestrian signal light device (900). The traffic signal control device (10), the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20), and the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) are signal-connected.

[0062] The traffic signal control device (10) is a device that transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20). The acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) controls the received traffic signal control signal (C) and transmits it to the system within the device, and generates an acoustic and floor pedestrian signal light control signal (E) and transmits it to the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal light device (900). The systems of each device that receives the signal output according to each signal. For example, the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) outputs sound according to the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) from the speaker output unit (630) of the acoustic signal device (600), and the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal light device (900) may also emit light by lighting up green, green blinking, and red LED elements together in the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal light device (900) according to the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0063] Figure 4 is a block diagram of a traffic signal control device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Referring to Fig. 4, the traffic signal control device (10) is composed of a traffic signal control unit (11) and an option board (12). The traffic signal control unit (11) and the option board (12) are signal-connected. The option board (12) is attached to or separately connected to the traffic signal control unit (11). The option board (12) extracts signals from the traffic signal control unit (11) and transmits them to the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20).

[0065] The traffic signal control unit (11) receives a crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal (A) and transmits a traffic signal control unit signal (B) to the option board (12), and the option board (12) receives the traffic signal control unit signal (B) and transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20).

[0066] The traffic signal control device (10) is a form in which an option board (12) is attached to a traffic signal control unit (11), and the option board (12) extracts a traffic signal control unit signal (B) of the traffic signal control unit (11) and transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to an acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20).

[0067] Unlike the conventional audio device for the visually impaired and the conventional floor walking signal device that are directly connected to the traffic signal control unit (11) to receive the traffic signal control unit signal (B), the option board (12) extracts the traffic signal control unit signal (B) of the traffic signal control unit (11) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the audio and floor walking signal control devices (20).

[0068] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an acoustic and floor walking signal control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Referring to Fig. 5, the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) is composed of a system control unit (100), a remote control receiving antenna (200), a power supply unit (300), a leakage circuit breaker (400), a surge protector (500), an sound signal device (600), and an sound signal confirmation button (800).

[0070] The system control unit receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal device (600). In addition, the system control unit receives the traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits a floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal device (900).

[0071] The remote control receiving antenna (200) is an antenna device that receives a pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) from a pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control (50), and transmits the pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) received by the system control unit (100) to request that the pedestrian signal of the current crosswalk (80) signal light (90) and the location guidance information of the signal light be transmitted as sound.

[0072] The power supply unit (300) is composed of an AC / DC converter (310) and a DC / DC converter (320), and serves to receive power, convert it to suit the device, and output it.

[0073] A leakage circuit breaker (400) is used to prevent electric shock and fire by cutting off electricity when a leakage occurs in the system.

[0074] A surge protector (500) is used to prevent damage to power equipment from lightning strike voltage within the system.

[0075] The sound signal device (600) is used to output a pedestrian signal sound of a crosswalk (80) traffic light (90), and receives and controls an sound signal device control signal (D) from a system control unit (100) to output a sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90) through a speaker control signal (D1).

[0076] The sound signal confirmation button (800) is a device that transmits an sound signal confirmation button signal (H) to the system control unit (100) to request that sound be transmitted in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0077] By providing traffic light signals through sound, we can expect to prevent accidents by increasing the convenience and concentration of all pedestrians, not just the visually impaired.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the drawing, there is an advantage in that the entire sound and floor walking signal control system (1) can be integrated and operated efficiently by the system control unit (100) of the sound and floor walking signal control device (20).

[0079] Figure 6 is a block diagram of a system control unit (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 6, the system control unit (100) is composed of an acoustic signal communication module unit (110), an acoustic signal microcontroller (120), a floor walking signal communication module unit (130), a floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140), and a system control unit-to-system communication module (700).

[0081] The acoustic signal communication module (110) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the acoustic signal microcontroller (120). The acoustic signal microcontroller (120) analyzes and controls the signal and transmits an acoustic signal device control signal (D) to the acoustic signal device (600).

[0082] The floor pedestrian signal communication module (130) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140). The floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) and transmits a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal light device (900).

[0083] The microcontroller (or Micro Controller Unit) used in the sound signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140) is a device that precisely controls a process, usually within a narrow range, and is a microprogrammed processor used for control operations, i.e., a control device that directs or changes the processor or operation.

[0084] It is also possible to use the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140) as one integrated unit. The integrated microcontroller is a device that integrates the functional parts of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller. The integrated microcontroller is a device that can equally process all functions, such as control of signals and power transmitted and received by the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140).

[0085] The system control unit communication module (700) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to another acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20-1). By connecting wired communication between the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20) and the acoustic and floor walking signal control device (20-1), a system is provided that eliminates factors of communication errors (wireless communication failure) that may occur between devices due to conventional wireless communication. As a result, the safety of pedestrians can be improved.

[0086] Figures 7 and 8 are block diagrams of a power supply unit (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] Referring to Fig. 7, the power supply unit (300) is composed of an AC / DC converter (310). The AC / DC converter (310) is a device that converts AC power into DC power and outputs it, and transmits power to the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) and the floor walking signal light device (900).

[0088] Additionally, the AC / DC converter (310) transmits power to the sound signal communication module unit (110) and the floor walking signal communication module unit (130).

[0089] Referring to Fig. 8, the power supply unit (300) is composed of an AC / DC converter (310) and a DC / DC converter (320). The DC / DC converter (320) is a device that changes and outputs the voltage of the direct current power converted by the AC / DC converter (310) and transmits power to the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) and the floor walking signal light device (900).

[0090] The direct current power output from the AC / DC converter (310) is supplied to one of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140), and the direct current power output from the DC / DC converter (320) is supplied to the other of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140).

[0091] The power transmission method can use a method in which the sound and floor walking signal control device (20) is directly received by each different floor walking signal light device (900), and a method in which the received power is received by one floor walking signal light device (900) and transmitted and received between adjacent floor walking signal light devices (900).

[0092] Fig. 9 is a block diagram of an acoustic signal device (600) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 9, the audio signal device (600) is composed of a speaker communication unit (610), a speaker control unit (620), and a speaker output unit (630).

[0094] The speaker communication unit (610) receives an audio signal device control signal (D) from the system control unit (100) and transmits the audio signal device control signal (D) to the speaker control unit (620). The speaker control unit (620) receives and controls the audio signal device control signal (D) from the speaker communication unit (610) to transmit a speaker control signal (D1). The speaker output unit (630) receives the speaker control signal (D1) from the speaker control unit (620) and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0095] For example, the sound signal device (600) outputs a sound such as "The crosswalk has a green light. You may cross" from the speaker output unit (630) when the green light of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) is on. When the green light flashes, the speaker output unit (630) outputs a sound such as "The signal has changed to a flashing signal. Please cross quickly." When the red light flashes, the speaker output unit (630) outputs a sound such as "It is dangerous. Please wait for the next signal."

[0096] In addition, when the pedestrian signal information confirmation remote control (50) and the audio signal confirmation button (800) are operated, sound is output according to the green lighting, green flashing, and red lighting status of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90). When the green signal is on, the speaker output unit (630) outputs a sound such as "The crosswalk light is on green. You may cross." When the green signal is on, the speaker output unit (630) outputs a sound such as "The signal has changed to flashing. Please cross quickly." When the red signal is on, the speaker output unit (630) outputs a sound such as "It is dangerous, so please wait for the next signal."

[0097] By providing such sounds, we can expect to prevent accidents by increasing the convenience and concentration of all pedestrians, not just those with visual impairments.

[0098] Figure 10 is a block diagram of a communication module (700) between system control units according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Referring to Fig. 10, the inter-system control unit communication module (700) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1). More precisely, it transmits it to another inter-system control unit communication module (700-1) of another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1). The other sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1) controls the received traffic signal control signal (C) to output sound and light emission in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0100] By using wired communication between the acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20) and another acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1), the occurrence of signal errors due to deterioration of communication quality caused by the influence of surrounding radio waves, which is a problem with acoustic devices for the visually impaired that use only conventional wireless communication, can be prevented. As a result, it is expected that stable crosswalk operation will be possible.

[0101] Fig. 11 is a block diagram of a floor pedestrian signal light device (900) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 11, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) is composed of a floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910), a floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920), and a floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930).

[0103] The floor pedestrian signal communication unit (910) receives the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) from the system control unit (100) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal control unit (920). The floor pedestrian signal control unit (920) receives the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) from the floor pedestrian signal communication unit (910) and transmits the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E1) to the floor pedestrian signal output unit (930). The floor pedestrian signal output unit (930) receives the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E1) from the floor pedestrian signal control unit (920) and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0104] For example, the floor pedestrian signal light output, when the green signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90) is turned on, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) outputs a green LED. When the green blinking signal is turned on, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) outputs a blinking green LED. When the red signal is turned on, the floor pedestrian signal light device (900) outputs a red LED.

[0105] By providing such floor pedestrian traffic lights, the visibility and concentration of the crosswalk (80) and traffic light (90) signals for pedestrians and drivers can be improved, and the convenience and concentration of all pedestrians, not just the visually impaired, can be increased, which is expected to have the effect of preventing accidents.

[0106] Figure 12 is a diagram of a power and signal system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Referring to Figure 12, Figure 12 illustrates a power and signal system, and the power system of the drawing is as follows. Power received by the AC / DC converter (310) is transmitted to the acoustic signal communication module unit (110) and the floor walking signal communication module unit (130).

[0108] The signal system of the drawing is as follows. The traffic signal control unit (11) receives and controls the crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal (A) and transmits the traffic signal control unit signal (B) to the option board (12). The option board (12) receives and controls the traffic signal control unit signal (B) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal communication module unit (110), the floor walking signal communication module unit (130), and the system control unit-to-system communication module (700).

[0109] The acoustic signal communication module (110) transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal microcontroller (120). The acoustic signal microcontroller (120) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit an acoustic signal device control signal (D) to the speaker communication unit (610). The speaker communication unit (610) transmits the acoustic signal device control signal (D) from the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) to the speaker control unit (620). The speaker control unit (620) receives and controls the acoustic signal device control signal (D) to transmit a speaker control signal (D1) to the speaker output unit (630). The speaker output unit (630) receives the speaker control signal (D1) from the speaker control unit (620) and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0110] The floor pedestrian signal communication module (130) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140). The floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit a floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910). The floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910) receives the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920). The floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920) receives and controls the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930). The floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930) receives the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E1) and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0111] The system control unit communication module (700) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1).

[0112] Fig. 13 is a diagram of a power and signal system according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 13, FIG. 13 illustrates a power and signal system as follows. Power received by the AC / DC converter (310) is transmitted to the device or transmitted to the DC / DC converter (320).

[0114] The direct current power output from the AC / DC converter (310) is supplied to one of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140), and the direct current power output from the DC / DC converter (320) is supplied to the other of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140).

[0115] The signal system of the drawing is as follows. The traffic signal control unit (11) receives and controls the crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal (A) and transmits the traffic signal control unit signal (B) to the option board (12). The option board (12) receives and controls the traffic signal control unit signal (B) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal communication module unit (110), the floor walking signal communication module unit (130), and the system control unit-to-system communication module (700).

[0116] The acoustic signal communication module (110) transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal microcontroller (120). The acoustic signal microcontroller (120) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit an acoustic signal device control signal (D) to the speaker communication unit (610). The speaker communication unit (610) transmits the acoustic signal device control signal (D) from the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) to the speaker control unit (620). The speaker control unit (620) receives and controls the acoustic signal device control signal (D) to transmit a speaker control signal (D1) to the speaker output unit (630). The speaker output unit (630) receives the speaker control signal (D1) from the speaker control unit (620) and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0117] The floor pedestrian signal communication module (130) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140). The floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit a floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910). The floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910) receives the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920). The floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920) receives and controls the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930). The floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930) receives the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E1) and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0118] The system control unit communication module (700) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1).

[0119] Fig. 14 is a diagram of a power and signal system according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0120] Referring to Fig. 14, Fig. 14 illustrates the power and signal system of the sound and floor walking signal control system (1) as follows.

[0121] Power is received by a surge protector and transmitted to a leakage circuit breaker. The power transmitted from the leakage circuit breaker is transmitted to an AC / DC converter. The power received by the AC / DC converter (310) is transmitted to the device or to a DC / DC converter (320).

[0122] The direct current power output from the AC / DC converter (310) is supplied to one of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140), and the direct current power output from the DC / DC converter (320) is supplied to the other of the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller (140).

[0123] The signal system of the drawing is as follows. The traffic signal control unit (11) receives and controls the crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal (A) and transmits the traffic signal control unit signal (B) to the option board (12). The option board (12) receives and controls the traffic signal control unit signal (B) and transmits the traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal communication module unit (110), the floor walking signal communication module unit (130), and the system control unit-to-system communication module (700).

[0124] The acoustic signal communication module (110) transmits a traffic signal control signal (C) to the acoustic signal microcontroller (120). The acoustic signal microcontroller (120) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit an acoustic signal device control signal (D) to the speaker communication unit (610). The speaker communication unit (610) transmits the acoustic signal device control signal (D) from the acoustic signal microcontroller (120) to the speaker control unit (620). The speaker control unit (620) receives and controls the acoustic signal device control signal (D) to transmit a speaker control signal (D1) to the speaker output unit (630). The speaker output unit (630) receives the speaker control signal (D1) from the speaker control unit (620) and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) traffic light (90).

[0125] The floor pedestrian signal communication module (130) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140). The floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller (140) receives and controls the traffic signal control signal (C) to transmit a floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) to the floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910). The floor pedestrian signal light communication unit (910) receives the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920). The floor pedestrian signal light control unit (920) receives and controls the floor pedestrian signal device control signal (E) and transmits it to the floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930). The floor pedestrian signal light output unit (930) receives the floor pedestrian signal control signal (E1) and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk (80) signal light (90).

[0126] The system control unit communication module (700) receives a traffic signal control signal (C) from the option board (12) and responds by transmitting the traffic signal control signal (C) to another sound and floor pedestrian signal control device (20-1).

[0127] The audio signal confirmation button (800) responds by transmitting an audio signal confirmation button signal (H) to the audio signal communication module (110).

[0128] The walking signal information confirmation remote control (50) transmits a walking signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) to the remote control reception antenna (200). The remote control reception antenna (200) receives the walking signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) and responds by transmitting the walking signal information confirmation remote control signal (G) to the audio signal communication module (110).

[0129] The above description is merely an illustrative illustration of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within a scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0130] The present invention relates to an acoustic and floor walking signal control device that integrates and controls an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device for the visually impaired, and more particularly, to an acoustic and floor walking signal control device and system that enhances safety and efficiency by integrating and controlling an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device used for crosswalk signal guidance purposes.

Claims

1. An acoustic and floor walking signal control device that integrates and controls an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device for the visually impaired used for crosswalk signal guidance purposes. A system control unit which receives a traffic signal control signal from a traffic signal control device, transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to an acoustic signal device, and transmits a floor pedestrian signal device control signal to an in-floor pedestrian signal device; A power supply unit for supplying electrical energy to the above system control unit; and An acoustic signal device that receives an acoustic signal device control signal from the above system control unit and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of a crosswalk signal; The above system control unit, An acoustic signal communication module unit that receives the traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device; An acoustic signal microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the acoustic signal communication module and transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to the acoustic signal device; A floor pedestrian signal communication module unit that receives the traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device; and A floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the floor pedestrian signal communication module and transmits a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal to the floor pedestrian signal light device; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

2. In paragraph 1, The above system control unit, A system control unit communication module for transmitting traffic signal control signals to other sound and floor pedestrian signal control devices; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

3. In paragraph 1, The above acoustic signal device, A speaker communication unit including: a speaker communication unit for receiving an audio signal device control signal from the audio signal microcontroller; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

4. In paragraph 3, The above acoustic signal device, A speaker control unit that receives an audio signal device control signal from the speaker communication unit and transmits a speaker output control signal to the speaker control unit; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

5. In paragraph 4, The above acoustic signal device, A speaker output unit that receives a speaker control signal from the speaker control unit and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk signal; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

6. In paragraph 1, A remote control receiving antenna for receiving a walking signal information confirmation remote control signal from a walking signal information confirmation remote control and transmitting the signal to the acoustic signal communication module; including; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

7. In paragraph 1, The above power supply unit, An AC / DC converter that converts AC power into DC power and outputs it; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

8. In paragraph 7, The above power supply unit; A DC / DC converter that changes the voltage of the direct current power converted by the AC / DC converter and outputs it; The DC power output from the AC / DC converter is supplied to one of the sound signal microcontroller and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller, The DC power output from the DC / DC converter is supplied to the other of the sound signal microcontroller and the floor walking signal communication microcontroller. Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

9. In paragraph 1, Including a leakage circuit breaker that cuts off electricity when a leakage current occurs; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

10. In paragraph 1, A surge protector, which prevents damage from lightning impulse voltage; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

11. In paragraph 1, An acoustic signal confirmation button, which transmits an acoustic signal confirmation button signal to the acoustic signal communication module when the button is operated; Acoustic and floor walk signal control devices.

12. An acoustic and floor walking signal control system that integrates and controls an acoustic signal device and a floor walking signal device for the visually impaired used for crosswalk signal guidance purposes. A traffic signal control device that receives a crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal; An acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control device that receives a traffic signal control signal from the above traffic signal control device; and A floor pedestrian signal light device that receives a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal from the above-mentioned sound and floor pedestrian signal control device and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk signal light; The above sound and floor walking signal control device, A system control unit which receives a traffic signal control signal from a traffic signal control device, transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to an acoustic signal device, and transmits a floor pedestrian signal device control signal to an in-floor pedestrian signal device; A power supply unit for supplying electrical energy to the above system control unit; and An acoustic signal device that receives an acoustic signal device control signal from a system control unit and outputs sound in accordance with the pedestrian signal of a crosswalk signal; The above system control unit, An acoustic signal communication module unit that receives the traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device; An acoustic signal microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the acoustic signal communication module and transmits an acoustic signal device control signal to the acoustic signal device; A floor pedestrian signal communication module unit that receives the traffic signal control signal from the traffic signal control device; and A floor pedestrian signal communication microcontroller that receives a traffic signal control signal from the floor pedestrian signal communication module and transmits a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal to the floor pedestrian signal light device; Acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system.

13. In paragraph 12, The traffic signal control device is, A traffic signal control unit that receives the above crosswalk traffic light traffic system signal; An optional board including: a signal receiving unit for a traffic signal control unit from the traffic signal control unit; and a signal transmitting unit for a traffic signal control unit to the sound and floor pedestrian signal control device; Acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system.

14. In paragraph 12, The above system control unit, A system control unit communication module for transmitting traffic signal control signals to system control units of other sound and floor pedestrian signal control devices; Acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system.

15. In paragraph 12, A floor pedestrian signal light device comprising: a floor pedestrian signal light device that receives a floor pedestrian signal light device control signal from the above-mentioned sound and floor pedestrian signal control device and emits light in accordance with the pedestrian signal of the crosswalk signal light; Acoustic and floor pedestrian signal control system.

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