JP2000039861A - Bulletining board device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bulletining board device allowing the aged and visually handicapped people, not to mention the healthy, to easily utilize it, and surely and easily perform targeted something by the utilization. SOLUTION: This device is a bulletining board device having an indication board on which a guide map comprising characters, graphics designs, etc., and is provided with not only a three-dimensional transparent stereoscopic graphic 5 and Braille 6 on the upper part of the guide map 4, but also a microphone 7 and a loudspeaker 8 as a speech information I/O means, a button switch 9 and a sensor 13 as manual input means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bulletin device which can quickly and easily obtain various information such as a target position, place, product or price, especially for the elderly, the visually impaired and the like. The present invention also relates to a bulletin device that is simple and easily available.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As the 21st century approaches, the society is rapidly aging, the demand for disabled people to become independent and social participation is expected to increase, and internationalization is expected to progress. It is necessary for information providing devices and the like to be installed in buildings and public transportation facilities, etc., which are suitable places, to properly respond to these changes in circumstances. However, these information providing devices conventionally used are those which can be grasped and confirmed only by visual recognition of drawings, charts, maps, and the like, and the number of guidance personnel is minimized for the purpose of labor saving. That is the current situation.

[0003]

However, such an information providing apparatus is intended to visually display the configuration of a building, the location of a section, a window, a commodity, and the like in a plane figure, and to provide a target place, a window, and a sales floor. It does not specifically provide a route to such. For this reason, it is difficult for a healthy person who is unfamiliar or an elderly person to reach a destination without a guide. In addition, since such an information providing device is not designed for a physically handicapped person such as a sight, it is unrelated to people with these disabilities and cannot be used at all. However, hospitals, theaters, viewing halls, halls, and exhibitions were promulgated in 1994 by the Law Concerning the Promotion of Buildings of Specific Buildings that the Elderly and Physically Handicapped Can Smoothly Use. For the architects (specified architects) of specific buildings used by unspecified number of people such as places, department stores, etc., entrances, corridors, stairs, elevators, toilets, etc. (specified facilities) It was stipulated that a duty of effort be imposed to take steps to ensure smooth access. Therefore, an information providing device that can be easily used by the elderly, the physically handicapped, and the like has been increasingly required.

[0004] In view of the above situation, the present invention provides a variety of information such as a target position, location, goods, and fees in a prompt manner regardless of whether the subject is a healthy person, an elderly person, or a visually impaired person. The present invention proposes a bulletin device that can be obtained easily and accurately.

[0005]

That is, the present invention comprises the following constitutions. (1) A notice device having a sign board on which a guide map composed of characters, figures, designs, or the like is arranged, and a transparent three-dimensional figure having a three-dimensional shape corresponding to the guide map above the guide map. And / or a display device characterized by being provided with Braille and at least information input / output means by voice. (2) It has a sensor that senses the approach of a person at a certain distance,
The notice device according to the above (1), further comprising means for notifying the existence, position, use method, and the like of the notice device by voice, display, or the like after a predetermined time has elapsed based on a signal from the sensor. (3) The bulletin device according to (1) or (2), wherein a rewritable storage device is incorporated in the storage device for the processing program. (4) The bulletin apparatus according to (3), wherein the rewritable storage device is a floppy disk device. (5) The method according to any one of (1), (2), (3) and (4) above, further comprising a manual input unit, and a braille provided on the instruction unit, the operation unit, or the manual input unit. Posting device. (6) The above (1), (2), (3) or (4), wherein the guide map is formed including a photograph, printing, painting or the like.
The bulletin board according to any one of (5) and (5). (7) The bulletin apparatus according to any one of (1), (2), (3) or (4), (5), and (6), wherein the guide map is displayed on a display.

According to the present invention, as described above, a transparent three-dimensional figure and / or Braille having a three-dimensional shape corresponding to the guide map is provided above the guide map, and at least information input by voice is provided. And a manual input means and an output means by voice, having a sensor for sensing the approach of a person at a fixed distance, and after a lapse of a predetermined time by a signal from the sensor, the presence, position,
This is a bulletin device provided with a means for notifying a method of use or the like by voice, display display, or the like. In this case, a flash may be flashed to indicate presence or position, or a light may be turned on to enhance the attractiveness. Since the presence, location, and usage of the bulletin device can be known by the sensor and the notification means, it is possible to provide an opportunity for physically handicapped persons, especially those with low vision or visually impaired, who could not even know its presence. The bulletin board of the present invention can be said to be extremely easy to use for elderly and physically handicapped persons, particularly visually impaired persons, and suitable for a barrier-free environment. Such a guide plate or the like according to the present invention is a target window or reception, the position of the product section,
Necessary items such as fees can be specifically understood not only by voice but also in more detail by three-dimensional figures and braille, and there is a great merit that the requirements can be accurately fulfilled.

Further, according to the present invention, the program is stored in a rewritable storage device connected to the central processing unit, so that the change or replacement can be easily performed by a person who installs the notice device or an administrator. Since the guide map and the like can be easily exchanged, various changes can be coped with in the same form, and there is a great advantage in terms of cost and time. Further, the same form can be used for various purposes, and there is a cost advantage from the viewpoint of manufacturing. Further, it can easily cope with the need for voice input / output of various foreign languages.
The rewritable storage device is preferably a floppy disk device in consideration of the portability of the device, compatibility, operability, and the like, but other storage devices can also be used.

[0008] Further, Braille is provided in the use explanation section, the operation section or the manual input means of the apparatus, so that a visually impaired person can understand and use the apparatus more easily. Further, by forming the guide map or the like by printing, painting, or the like, it can be easily changed, and it is extremely advantageous in terms of manufacturing cost. In addition, by adopting a display, it is possible to incorporate the advantages of the multimedia system so as to be able to cope with various advanced purposes. In these cases, a device that can handle a CD, an LD, or the like can be used in combination as a storage device. Since the three-dimensional figure and the braille are formed of a transparent body, even if they overlap with the guide map or the like, they do not hinder visual understanding or cause other inconvenience.

[0009]

EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bulletin board showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an apparatus main body, which includes a sign plate 2 and a support block 11 for holding the sign plate 2 at an angle. The marking plate 2 is provided with a formwork 3.
In the form 3, a guide or a guide 4 formed by a design, a photograph represented by figures and / or characters, printing or painting, etc. is placed on a support surface. A three-dimensional figure (tactile figure) 5 having a three-dimensional shape corresponding to the guide map 4 is provided above the guide map 4 via a transparent plate (transparent layer).
And Braille 6 are formed. Since the three-dimensional figure 5 and the braille 6 are transparent, the three-dimensional figure 5 and the braille 6 can be superimposed on the corresponding guide figure 4 and characters. For example, when a transparent three-dimensional ink is used, the transparent layer displaying the braille or the like can be easily printed using a thermosetting plastic powder ink, a foaming ink that swells by applying heat, an ultraviolet curable resin ink, or the like. . In addition, the material on which the transparent three-dimensional ink is printed may be any type such as a resin processed product, metal, and paper.

Although the guide map 4 is shown in the form frame, the present invention is not limited to this. The guide map 4 may be provided on a flat surface. May be directly printed on the guide map 4 or attached. The three-dimensional figure 5 and the braille 6 do not need to be displayed as they are along the figure in the guide map 4 or the like, and may be simplified or simplified so as to be easily understood by people with low vision or visually impaired. Further, any support surface such as a plate-like body can be used for the support surface such as the guide map 4 and the like, but it is made easy to see even when illumination means such as a lamp is provided. Note that a light-emitting panel such as an EL or LED may be used. These display devices are provided with a sensor 13 for sensing the approach of a person at a certain distance, and after a predetermined time elapses according to a signal from the sensor, a description of the use of the device is provided by a device to be described later or a separately provided device. A guidance system is provided as instructed. In this case, after the description, the voice recognition processing device may be automatically operated to enter the input standby state. Also, the flash may be flashed by a signal from the sensor.

Reference numerals 7 and 8 denote a microphone and a speaker, respectively, installed on the side of the sign board 2. The microphone can be built in the sign board 2 like the speaker. A plurality of input button switches 9 are provided at the left front position of the guide map 4. The button switch 9 is provided with a code or a character and the corresponding Braille, directly or laterally, so that the purpose of the button switch 9 can be understood. In addition, these may be a Braille (or Braille-attached) keyboard (in this case, voice assist may be provided). Further, the button switch 9 may be built in the sign board 2. Reference numeral 10 denotes a use explanation section provided at a position below the sign board 2, in which both braille and characters are described (it goes without saying that transparent braille may be formed on the characters). The support block 11 for holding the sign board 2 is formed of a box, and a control box 12 for controlling the operation of electronic devices and the like is placed inside the box. The control box 12 includes a microprocessor or a central processing unit (CP) having a storage unit.
U), a floppy disk device (FDD), a voice recognition processing unit including a voice recognition processing unit connected to the microphone 7 and a voice output processing unit connected to the speaker 8, and the like. Reference numeral 13 denotes a sensor built in the sign board 2 for sensing the approach of a person at a fixed distance, and after a predetermined time elapses according to a signal from the sensor, the presence, position,
Means for notifying the usage method by voice, display display, or the like is provided.

The use of this device will be described. When a person approaches the bulletin device, the sensor 13 reacts, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the presence, the position, the use method, and the like of the bulletin device are described by voice, display, and the like. Is done. Thus, the user can approach and use the guide map 4 of the bulletin board. If the user cannot understand the intended object only from the guide map 4, the user understands the usage explanation from the sign board 2 by voice, text, or Braille, and starts the operation. At this time, when the voice guidance is selected by the button switch 9, if a target voice is emitted toward the microphone 7, the voice recognition processing device operates and the necessary information is explained. For example, in the case of various receptions, counters, and merchandise sales floors, the user is notified of the target position and its route, as well as the price and fee. Therefore, not only the elderly can easily accomplish the purpose, but also the visually impaired can easily and accurately reach the target position by listening to the explanation while using the three-dimensional figure or the Braille formed on the sign board 2. It is possible to quickly perform and know necessary processing or matters. As described above, when the user approaches a certain distance, the usage of the device may be automatically explained by voice by the operation of the sensor. Needless to say, necessary items can be obtained by input from a button switch or a keyboard.

In this case, a display to the destination is displayed on the screen of the guide board 4 by, for example, lighting or blinking using an illuminant such as a light emitting diode, or by using an arrow, coloring, a color line, or the like. You can also. In this example, an example is shown in which voice input / output is performed using an input button or the like.However, it is possible to always use the voice input / output without using a switch such as a button, or both can be used together. May be used.

In the present invention, a storage device capable of rewriting the storage of the program, particularly a floppy disk device, is used. Therefore, the content is changed by replacing or rewriting the floppy disk according to the purpose, place, time, or the subject. Since it can be easily changed, even if the name or the like changes over time, the administrator of the bulletin board of the present invention can easily cope with the change. In addition, since the guide map 4 and the transparent three-dimensional figure on the bulletin board 2 can be easily exchanged, they can be used in a wide range without any limitation in any situation such as a theme park or an event venue.

In the example described above, the guide map is formed by photographing, printing, painting, or the like. However, the guide map can be displayed on a liquid crystal display. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of this case (which is almost the same as the above-described bulletin device except for the display). In the figure, as described above, a control box 12 for controlling electronic devices and the like is placed inside a support block 11. The control box 12 includes a microprocessor or a central processing unit (CPU) 14 having a storage unit, a floppy disk device (FDD) 15 as an auxiliary storage device,
Voice recognition unit and speaker 8 connected to microphone 7
Recognition processing device 16 including a voice output unit and the like connected to
And so on. In addition, the central processing control processor 14
Is connected to a display unit 17 including a display and outputs a still or moving image plane and the like, and is also connected to an input unit 18 including an input switch and the like, so that predetermined processing is performed. (These input / output devices are usually connected via an interface, but the description is omitted here). Although the liquid crystal display is used as the display, it goes without saying that other display methods such as a CRT display and a plasma display can be used. The number of displays is not limited to one, and a plurality of displays may be combined, or a plurality of displays may be independently displayed on a screen. Further, a hypertext method may be adopted.

Further, information responding to the purpose may be printed in characters or Braille by a printing device, and the stamped-out information itself may be guided by being carried. The manual input means is not limited to a three-dimensional switch such as a button or a keyboard, but may be a planar means such as a display touch system, and the audio output means is not limited to a speaker. The above-mentioned sensors, output means, speakers and buttons, and manual input means such as a touch type do not necessarily need to be directly installed on the bulletin board main body, but may be installed separately or separately.

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to easily accomplish the purpose even for the elderly, and also for the physically handicapped, particularly the visually impaired, to be able to recognize the existence and use of the bulletin device. The required information name can be input by voice to hear the information, and furthermore, the user can easily and accurately go to the target position by listening to the information while using the three-dimensional figures and braille formed on the bulletin board. . In this case, the indication to the destination is displayed on the guide map or on the screen of the display by lighting or blinking, or by an arrow, coloring, a color line, or the like, so that the attractiveness can be enhanced. By doing so, it is extremely easy to use for not only healthy people but also people with low vision or people with visual or hearing impairment, and it is possible to efficiently, reliably and promptly guide them to their destinations.

As a method of using the present invention, in facilities and the like used by an unspecified number of people as described above, destination information such as goods, counters, and reception desks, information boards such as bulletin boards or facilities, and traffic in transportation facilities are used. It can be widely used as a marking device in various fields, such as route maps, fare tables, boarding fares and ticket sales machines.

[0020]

According to the present invention, as described above, various characters,
Tables, figures or guide maps consisting of designs, etc. and corresponding transparent three-dimensional figures and Braille are attached, and there is a sensor to detect the approach of people, and information input and manual input means by voice and output means by voice are provided. At least provided, because it has a floppy disk device for storing programs, near the entrance of buildings such as hospitals, theaters, viewing halls, halls, exhibition halls, department stores, etc. It can be quickly and specifically notified for various purposes by installing it in a predetermined place such as a hall or a passage, and it can be used not only for healthy people but also for elderly people and visually impaired people etc. Location, location,
This has a remarkable effect that various kinds of information such as products or charges can be obtained quickly and easily and accurately. In addition, since a rewritable storage device, a guide map, and the like can be easily and quickly replaced, a person who installs the bulletin device or a manager can easily respond to the purpose according to the purpose, and changes or restricts the use form. Widely available without. further,
Because it can be used for multiple purposes without significantly changing the form,
There is a great effect in terms of manufacturing and cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device main body 2 Marking board 3 Form frame 4 Guide board 5 Solid figure 6 Braille 7 Microphone 8 Speaker 9 Button switch 10 Instruction section 11 Support block 12 Control box 13 Sensor 14 Central processing control processing unit (CPU) 15 Proppy disk unit (FDD) 16 voice recognition processing device 17 display unit 18 input unit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A bulletin board having a sign board on which a guide map composed of characters, figures, designs, or the like is arranged, wherein a transparent three-dimensional shape corresponding to the guide map is provided above the guide map. In addition to attaching solid figures and / or Braille,
A notice device provided with at least information input / output means by voice. 2. A sensor for sensing the approach of a person at a fixed distance, and after a predetermined time elapses according to a signal from the sensor,
2. A notice device according to claim 1, further comprising means for notifying the presence, position, use method, and the like of the notice device by voice, display, or the like. 3. The notice device according to claim 1, wherein a rewritable storage device is incorporated in the storage device for the processing program. 4. The notice device according to claim 3, wherein the rewritable storage device is a floppy disk device. 5. The bulletin board according to claim 1, further comprising a manual input means, wherein a braille is provided on the use explanation section, the operation section, or the manual input means. 6. The bulletin board according to claim 1, wherein the guide map is formed by including a photograph, printing, painting, or the like. 7. The bulletin board according to claim 1, wherein the guide map is displayed by a display.