TWI599215B - Interactive speaker device and system - Google Patents

Description

Interactive speaker device and system

The present invention relates to a horn device and system, and more particularly to an interactive horn device and system that can interact with a user.

Electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets are booming and integrated into everyday life of everyone. The demand for various speaker devices is also stronger, as a hands-free use for wired/wireless music playback of electronic devices or for voice calls.

However, the traditional speaker device can only play the received sound signal simply, and the process is monotonous and boring. Therefore, there is much room for improvement in terms of enhancing the fun of use.

In order to solve the problem that the conventional speaker device only has the function of playing the received sound signal, the use process is monotonous and uninteresting. The invention provides an interactive horn device and system. By providing a movable portion on the body of the horn device, the movable portion can move with the sound content of the input audio signal. Through the movement of the activity department to achieve interaction with the user and enhance the use of fun.

In order to achieve the above objective, an embodiment of the present invention provides an interactive horn device, including: a body having a movable portion and an accommodating portion, the actuating portion driving the movable portion to perform a motion mode according to a driving signal; a speaker, setting And a control unit coupled to the speaker and the actuation unit, and the control unit controls the speaker When playing an audio signal, the control unit analyzes the sound content of the audio signal and outputs the driving signal to the actuation portion, so that the actuation portion drives the movable portion to perform the motion mode to change with the sound content of the audio signal.

An embodiment of the present invention provides an interactive speaker system including: an electronic device; and an interactive speaker device having the foregoing description; wherein the electronic device wirelessly outputs the audio signal to the interactive speaker device.

In order to further understand the technology, method and effect of the present invention in order to achieve the intended purpose, reference should be made to the detailed description and drawings of the present invention. The drawings and the annexed drawings are intended to be illustrative and not to limit the invention.

20‧‧‧Interactive speaker unit

21‧‧‧ body

211‧‧‧Base

213‧‧‧ bracket

2131‧‧‧Rotary table

215‧‧‧ Activities Department

2151‧‧‧ head

2153‧‧‧ mouth pieces

2155‧‧‧First Motor Module

2159‧‧‧Second motor module

217‧‧‧Acoustic Department

219‧‧‧Sound recognition component

22‧‧ ‧ skinned

23‧‧‧Speakers

25‧‧‧Control unit

251‧‧‧ Controller

253‧‧‧Optical processor

26‧‧‧ button

27‧‧‧Wireless transmission unit

29‧‧‧Storage device

291‧‧‧Audio information

51‧‧‧Electronic devices

50‧‧‧Interactive speaker system

S11‧‧‧Audio signal

S13‧‧‧ drive signal

S15‧‧‧ sports mode

S17‧‧‧External audio source

1 is a schematic view of an apparatus of an embodiment of an interactive horn device of the present invention.

2 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of an embodiment of the interactive horn device of the present invention.

3 is a circuit block diagram of an embodiment of an interactive horn device of the present invention.

4 is a schematic view showing the operation of an embodiment of the interactive horn device of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the construction of an embodiment of the interactive horn system of the present invention.

Various illustrative embodiments are described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the inventive concept may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the illustrative embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these exemplary embodiments are provided so that this invention will be in the In the drawings, the size and relative sizes of layers and regions may be exaggerated for clarity. Similar numbers always indicate similar components.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe Various components or signals, etc., but such components or signals are not limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another, or a signal and another. In addition, as used herein, the term "or" may include all combinations of any one or more of the associated listed items.

Please refer to FIG. 1, 2 and 3, which are respectively a schematic diagram, an internal structure diagram and a circuit block diagram of an embodiment of the interactive horn device of the present invention. As shown, the interactive speaker device 20 includes a body 21, a skin 22, a speaker 23, a control unit 25, a wireless transmission unit 27, and a storage device 29. The body 21 includes a base 211, a bracket portion 213, a movable portion 215, an agitating portion 217, and a sound recognition component 219. The bracket portion 213 includes a rotary table 2131. The movable portion 215 includes a head portion 2151, a mouth piece 2153, a first motor module 2155 and a second motor module 2159. The control unit 25 includes a controller 251 and an audio processor 253.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the interior of the interactive horn device 20, the bracket portion 213 of the body 21 is fixed on the base 211, and the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 is pivotally mounted on the rotary table 2131 of the bracket portion 213. The mouthpiece 2153 is movably disposed on the head 2151. The speaker 23 is disposed on the base 211 of the body 21. The control unit 25 is coupled to the actuation unit 217, the voice recognition component 219, the speaker 23, the wireless transmission unit 27, and the storage device 29. The audio processor 253 of the control unit 25 is coupled to the controller 251. The actuation unit 217 is coupled to the first motor module 2155 and the second motor module 2159. As shown in FIG. 1, the head portion 2151 and the bracket portion 213 are covered by a skin 22 and an opening is formed at the mouthpiece member 2153.

When the control unit 25 controls the speaker 23 to play an audio signal S11, the audio processor 253 of the control unit 25 analyzes the sound content of the audio signal S11, such as the sound frequency or the sound amplitude, but is not limited thereto. The controller 251 generates a driving signal S13 according to the analysis result of the audio processor 253 and outputs the driving signal 213 to the actuating portion 217, wherein the actuating portion 217 is a motor driving circuit. The actuation unit 217 drives at least one of the first motor module 2155 and the second motor module 2159 according to the driving signal S13. The second motor module 2159 drives the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 to rotate relative to the rotary table 2131, and drives the first motor module 2155 to control the mouthpiece 2153 to perform an opening and closing operation, so that the movable portion 215 follows the audio signal S11. The sound content changes while performing a motion mode S15.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a schematic diagram of the operation of an embodiment of the interactive horn device of the present invention, and also refers to FIGS. 2 and 3. As shown in the figure, the head 2151 of the interactive horn device 20 can rotate relative to the base 211 and the bracket portion 213 as the sound content of the audio signal S11 changes, and the mouthpiece 2153 can be opened and closed with the sound content of the audio signal S11. .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the skin 22 of the covering head portion 2151 and the bracket portion 213 is made of a soft material, such as a rubber material, an elastic plastic or a cloth, but is not limited thereto. Therefore, when the mouthpiece 2153 performs the opening and closing action, the skin 22 can be extended or contracted accordingly. The skin 22 can also be made of a hard material such as plastic or metal, but not limited thereto. At this time, the shape of the mouth piece 2153 will be matched with the hard skin 22 to perform the opening and closing action.

In an embodiment of the invention, the motion speed or the motion angle at which the movable portion 215 performs the motion mode S15 is proportional to the magnitude of the sound frequency or the sound amplitude in the audio signal S11. For example, the higher the sound frequency, the faster the rotational speed of the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 or the opening and closing speed of the mouthpiece member 2153. The lower the sound frequency, the slower the rotational speed of the head 2151 or the opening and closing speed of the mouthpiece 2153. The larger the amplitude of the sound, the larger the angle of rotation of the head 2151 or the opening and closing angle of the mouthpiece 2153. The smaller the amplitude of the sound, the smaller the angle of rotation of the head 2151 or the opening and closing angle of the mouthpiece 2153.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the voice recognition component 219 identifies the position of an external sound source S17 relative to the body 21 for the control unit 25 to control the head 2151 of the movable portion 215 through the actuation portion 217 according to the recognition result of the voice recognition component 219. The position toward the external sound source S17. For example, the voice recognition component 219 can be a pointing microphone. The sound signal received when it points to the position of the external sound source S17 The bigger. The smaller the sound signal is, the farther it is from the position of the external sound source S17. The control unit 25 controls the position of the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 to be directed toward the external sound source S17 via the actuation portion 217 based on the size of the sound signal received by the voice recognition element 219.

In an embodiment of the invention, the audio signal S11 is received by the control unit 25 via the wireless transmission unit 27. At the same time, the signal generated by the voice recognition component 219 can also be transmitted via the wireless transmission unit 27. The wireless transmission unit 27 may be a device such as Bluetooth, WIFI, NFC, or ZigBee, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment of the invention, the audio signal S11 is obtained by the control unit 25 reading one of the audio data 291 stored in the storage device 29. The storage device 29 can be a memory card reader, a USB port, or a disk drive, but is not limited thereto.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of the interactive horn system of the present invention, and refers to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the same time. As shown, the interactive speaker system 50 includes an electronic device 51 and an interactive speaker device 20 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The electronic device 51 may be a device such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a music player, but is not limited thereto. When used for music playback, the electronic device 51 wirelessly outputs the audio signal S11 to the interactive speaker device 20 to play its music. When the interactive speaker device 20 performs music playback, the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 can be rotated with the content of the music, and the mouthpiece member 2153 can be opened and closed with the content of the music. Through program design, the relationship between sound and personality and emotion can be analyzed, and then the action of mouth piece 2153 and head 2151 can be determined to express the emotional ups and downs of the sound. Or through the opening and closing of the mouth piece 2153 and the rotation of the head 2151 to simulate human or animal movements, showing human or animal-like dynamic emotions and personality. The action of the head 2151 and the mouthpiece 2153 can also be designed to move randomly to interact with the user. Whether it is used in a home environment such as a room or a living room, a company conference room or a KTV singing place, it can be integrated into people's lives and enhance the fun of life.

When the speaker function is disabled, the audio signal S11 is answered by the electronic device 51. The incoming party voice when the phone is on. When the user has an incoming call, the interactive speaker device 20 can alert the user by sound and action. The user can use the button 26 of the interactive speaker device 20 to answer the call or refuse to answer the call. When the user is on a call, the interactive speaker device 20 becomes a substitute for the caller. Enhance the effectiveness and appeal of your calls with synchronized motion and sound. If the user walks during a call, the interactive speaker device 20 recognizes the position of the user's voice (ie, the external source S17) through the voice recognition component 219. The control unit 25 controls the position of the head portion 2151 of the movable portion 215 toward the external sound source S17 through the actuation portion 217 based on the recognition result to immediately rotate to the position facing the user. Dynamic and fun features can greatly enhance the user's conversation.

The interactive speaker device 20 can also provide a reminder for the user to act as a daily activity or as a reminder alarm for family care. For example, when applied to the home care of an elderly person, the user can record a voice reminder through the electronic device 51. When the medicine or exercise time is up, the electronic device 51 plays the voice reminder through the interactive speaker device 20 and performs the cute and interesting action with the activity unit 215. The feeling that the elderly have children is right beside them, as if the family is reminding them. The elders will feel warmer and cared for.

Therefore, the interactive horn device and system of the present invention provides a movable portion on the body of the horn device through the technology disclosed in the above disclosure. The activity part can move with the sound content of the input audio signal, and the movement of the activity part can achieve the purpose of interacting with the user and enhancing the fun of use.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made to the scope of the present invention should be within the scope of the present invention.

20‧‧‧Interactive speaker unit

21‧‧‧ body

22‧‧ ‧ skinned

215‧‧‧ Activities Department

2153‧‧‧ mouth pieces

219‧‧‧Sound recognition component

26‧‧‧ button

29‧‧‧Storage device

Claims (9)

An interactive speaker device includes: a body having a movable portion and an actuating portion, the actuating portion driving the movable portion to perform a motion mode according to a driving signal; a speaker disposed on the body; and a control unit The control unit is coupled to the speaker and the actuating portion. When the control unit controls the speaker to play an audio signal, the control unit analyzes the sound content of the audio signal and outputs the driving signal to the actuating portion, so as to The moving part drives the moving part to perform the moving mode to change with the sound content of the audio signal; wherein the moving part comprises a head, a rotating table and a second motor module, the head is pivoted on the rotating table, The sounding component is coupled to the control unit, and the sound recognition component identifies the position of an external sound source relative to the body, so that the control unit transmits the light according to the identification result of the sound recognition component. The moving portion controls the position of the head toward the external sound source. The interactive horn device of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a base and a bracket portion, the movable portion is pivotally mounted on the bracket portion, and the movable portion performs the motion mode with respect to the bracket portion. The interactive horn device of claim 2, wherein the movable portion includes a mouthpiece and a first motor module, wherein the mouthpiece is movably disposed on the head, and the movable portion performs the motion mode, The first motor module controls the mouthpiece to perform an opening and closing action. The interactive horn device of claim 3, wherein the second motor module controls the rotation of the head relative to the rotating table when the moving portion performs the motion mode. The interactive speaker device of claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises a controller and an audio processor, the audio processor is coupled to the controller, and the audio device is The controller analyzes at least one of a sound frequency and a sound amplitude of the audio signal, and the controller generates the driving signal according to the analysis result of the audio processor, and the moving part and the moving part perform the moving speed or movement of the motion mode The angle is proportional to the frequency of the sound or the amplitude of the sound in the audio signal. The interactive speaker device of claim 1, further comprising: a wireless transmission unit coupled to the control unit, the control unit receiving the audio signal through the wireless transmission unit. The interactive speaker device of claim 1 further includes a storage device coupled to the control unit, the control unit reading the audio signal stored in the storage device. An interactive speaker system comprising: an electronic device; and an interactive speaker device having one of claims 1 to 7; wherein the electronic device wirelessly outputs the audio signal to the interactive speaker device. The interactive speaker system of claim 8, wherein the electronic device is a smart device, and the audio signal is an incoming party sound when the electronic device answers the phone, an alarm sound of the electronic device, or music.