JPH11196906A - Shoe incorporating sensor reacting sound - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shoe capable of informing the place thereof in reaction to a prescribed frequency of a sound transmitted from a user at the time of his/her taking off the shoe. SOLUTION: A light source, a sound generation body, a power supply for energizing the light source and the sound generation body, a circuit means for connecting the power supply to the light source and the sound generation body, and a detection means capable of outputting a signal in response to a specific frequency range are respectively incorporated into a small unit as integral part thereof. Then, the small unit so formed is detachably housed in a pocket 4 formed on the vamp part of the shoe.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shoe incorporating a unit capable of notifying a location by sounding or emitting light in response to sound of a specific frequency.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various shoes have been invented in the past that emit light, sound or melody when detected by a vibration sensor or a weight sensor incorporated in the shoe during walking or running. It works when you wear shoes. When you take off your shoes in a place where many people gather, you often lose track of your shoes because you try to put them on again and you lose your shoes or get the wrong shoes.
In addition, it is not easy for blind people to look for shoes that have been removed. In order to deal with such inconveniences, it is necessary to have a special recognizing means on your shoes so that people who are visually impaired can immediately recognize their shoes even from a distance. is there.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has a sensor that responds to a sound emitted by a wearer, and includes a recognition means that enables the wearer to immediately recognize that the shoe is his / her own. Is to provide shoes.

[0004]

The shoe of the present invention comprises a light source,
A power source for energizing the light source, circuit means for connecting the power source to the light source, and an output signal for selectively connecting the power source to the light source in response to a specific frequency range. And a detecting means.

The shoe according to the present invention comprises a sounding body, a power supply for energizing the sounding body, circuit means for connecting the power supply to the sounding body, and a power supply responsive to a specific frequency range. And a detecting means for selectively connecting to the sounding body to generate an output signal.

A shoe according to the present invention comprises a light source, a sounding body, a power supply for energizing the light source and the sounding body, circuit means for connecting the power supply to the light source and the sounding body, and a specific frequency. Detecting means for selectively connecting the power source to the light source and the sounding body in response to an area and outputting the power.

[0007] In the shoe of the present invention, it is preferable that the light source or the sounding body, the circuit means, and the detecting means are integrally incorporated in a unit, and are detachably attached to a surface of a shoe cover. . As a method of attaching the shoe to the shell, for example, a pocket may be provided on the surface of the shell, and the unit may be inserted into the pocket.

In the shoe according to the present invention, a sound that can be emitted by a human is preferable as a type of sound for informing the location of the shoe. Among them, a frequency range of 1,000 to 2,000 Hz, such as a whistle, having a narrow frequency range is preferable. Is desirable. [0009] Further, in the shoe of the present invention, in order to prolong the life of the power source, it is desirable to provide a master switch means for deactivating the circuit means. The shoe wearer can select whether or not to activate by opening and closing the master switch as needed.

[0010]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a shoe according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, a small casing 3 having a sound emitting function or a light emitting function or both functions is detachably housed and attached to a pocket 4 provided on the upper band of the upper cover 2 of the shoe 1. . When the small casing has a light emitting function, the pocket 4 is preferably made of a transparent material so that light can be seen well. When the melody is played by the sound generating function, the sound generating means may be attached to one of the shoes.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing the inside of the small casing 3. The voice information of the selected band of the voice frequency input detected by the sensor 5 is evaluated for its type by the IC 6 and emits one of the LEDs 7 to 9 or emits the melody and buzzer sounds recorded in the IC 6 from the speaker 10. Pronounce. The power required for these operations is supplied by a small battery 11. A well-known sensor may be used as the sensor 5, and a filter unit that generates an electrical output signal responsive to a selected band of the audio frequency input is used.

The IC 6 has an LED 7 based on the output of the sensor 5.
〜 Is an integrated circuit that emits LED 9 or selects a plurality of built-in melody or buzzer sounds to drive a speaker. LED7 to LED9 are light emitting diodes,
The light emission color may be changed or the light may blink alternately.
The speaker 10 is a small speaker (sound generator) for outputting the melody IC 6. The battery 11 includes an IC 6 for processing a signal from the sensor 5, LEDs 7 to 9, and a speaker 1.
0 is a small power supply for driving.

According to the present embodiment, the sensor 5 attached to the shoe of the present invention is turned on by the voice of the wearer, and the melody or buzzer sound is generated by the sound generator via the IC 6. Alternatively, light is generated by light emitting means such as a light emitting diode. Thereby, the wearer can recognize the location of the shoes even after taking off the shoes.

Further, the sensor 5 can be made to vary the light emitting means and the sound generating means in accordance with the type of the voice uttered by the wearer. For example, when whistling, the light emitting means is activated and the light flashes, and when clapping, the sound emitting means is activated and a melody is played, so not only can you know where the shoes are but also playful. You can also direct it.

【The invention's effect】

The shoe of the present invention is provided with a voice detection sensor that responds to a sound of a certain frequency emitted by a human such as a whistle, and when this sensor is activated, emits a sound or emits light to determine the location of the shoe. Because they can be informed, they can easily find shoes by whistling or clapping when their whereabouts are lost.

Also, shoes having such a sensor are:
The detection means can be changed according to the type of voice uttered by a human, and the sense of play can be enjoyed by changing the voice means and the light emitting means as recognition means in various ways.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment inside the small casing of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 shoe 2 cap 3 small casing 4 pocket 5 sensor 6 IC 7.8.9 light emitting diode 10 speaker 11 battery

Claims (6)

[Claims] A light source; a power source for energizing the light source; and circuit means for connecting the power source to the light source;
Detecting means for selectively connecting the power source to the light source and outputting the power in response to a specific frequency range. 2. A sounding body, a power supply for energizing the sounding body, a circuit means for connecting the power supply to the sounding body, and a power supply for reacting to a specific frequency range and applying the power supply to the sounding body. A detecting means for selectively connecting and outputting. 3. A light source, a sounding body, a power supply for energizing the light source and the sounding body, circuit means for connecting the power supply to the light source and the sounding body, and a circuit responsive to a specific frequency range. Detecting means for selectively connecting the power source to the light source and the sounding body for output. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the light source or the sounding body, the circuit means, and the detecting means are integrated into a unit and are detachably attached to a surface of a shoe cap. The shoe according to claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3. 5. The shoe according to claim 1, wherein the specific frequency region is a voice uttered by a human and has a frequency of 1,000 to 2,000 Hertz. 6. The shoe according to claim 1, further comprising master switch means for deenergizing said circuit means.