KR102045935B1 - Clothes with monitoring and protecting function - Google Patents

Abstract

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a garment with surveillance and protection for a wearer comprising: a body (10) having a pocket (15), which is wearable; Sensing means (20) having a camera (22) and a microphone (24) on the body (10); Power supply means (30) having a cell module (32) and a battery (36) on the body (10); Output means (40) capable of providing illumination and alarm on the body (10); And control means (50) for controlling the sensing means (20), the power supply means (30), and the output means (40) with a set algorithm.
Accordingly, even if worn for a long time, it is possible to stably supply power and predict the risk factor based on the image, thereby inducing safe and convenient activities in response to the surrounding situation of the wearer.

Description

Clothing with monitoring and protecting function

The present invention relates to a garment to be worn on the body, and more particularly to a garment having a monitoring and protection function for promoting safety and convenience in accordance with the surrounding conditions of the wearer.

As the aging population grows at home and abroad, the risk of exposure to various disasters and crimes is increasing. The government may engage in various protection and volunteer activities from the beginning of the incident to recover and support the victims. Nevertheless, the general public tends to rely on wearable devices such as smart watches for personal protection. However, if the size of the equipment becomes too small, it is difficult to expand the function, so it is preferable to apply it in the form of a vest.

In the related art, Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2018-0024289 (Prior Document 1), Korean Patent Publication No. 1520026 (Prior Document 2), and the like are known.

Prior art 1 provides a continuous power to the material formed of a material having a thermal insulation and buoyancy, a led module located on the front shoulder portion, a storage case for storing a mobile phone or valuables and a mobile phone stored in the led module and storage case It includes a solar panel. Therefore, it is possible to track by using the GPS function, and the effect of identifying the distress and quickly rescued.

Prior art 2 is a harness worn by the user, a module housing installed in the harness, a surveillance camera module / microphone module / sensor module respectively installed in the module housing, the main control unit for processing the measurement signal measured from each module, the main control unit, respectively An input means and a display means to be connected. Thus, the user expects an effect that can be easily monitored while wearing.

However, according to the above-mentioned prior documents, it is insufficient to expect a multifunctionality such as stable supply of power, reliability and convenience of use, and prediction of environmental hazards.

Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2018-0024289 "Life jacket with a rescue signal transmission unit" (published date: 2018.03.08.) Korean Patent Publication No. 1520026 "Wearable Peripheral Surveillance and Personal Security Device" (Publish Date: 2014.10.24.)

An object of the present invention for improving the conventional problems as described above, it is possible to provide a stable supply of power even if worn for a long time and to predict the risk factors based on the camera image can monitor according to the wearer's surroundings And providing clothing with protective functions.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a garment with a monitoring and protection function for the wearer: wearable body having a pocket; Sensing means having a camera and a microphone on the body; Power supply means having a solar cell module and a battery on the body; Output means capable of providing illumination and alarm on the body; And control means for controlling the sensing means, the power supply means, and the output means with a set algorithm.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sensing means is characterized in that the illumination sensor for detecting the illuminance around the wearer, further comprising a biometric sensor for detecting the biosignal of the wearer.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the power supply means is configured by connecting a power storage unit to a solar cell module of a flexible structure.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the solar cell module is supported by a protective sheet having a cushioning property on the inner surface, supported by a protective sheet of transparent polyimide (CPI) material on the outer surface, and the protective sheet on both sides is at least partially removable. It is characterized in that the coupling through the adhesive.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the output means is characterized in that any one selected from the photographing lamp disposed adjacent to the camera to display the photographing state, the induction lamp arranged a plurality of LEDs in a straight line.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the control means is provided with a manipulator composed of a microcomputer circuit, a charging unit for processing the charging of the battery, a communication unit for processing wired and wireless communication.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, at least one of the manipulator, the charging unit, and the communication unit may be detachably accommodated in a pocket.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to stably supply power even when worn for a long time and predict the risk factor based on the image, thereby inducing safe and convenient activities in response to the surrounding situation of the wearer.

1 is a configuration diagram showing the garment according to the invention from the front
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a front main part of the garment according to the present invention
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the garment according to the invention from the back
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the main back of the garment according to the invention
5 is a block diagram showing the circuit connection of the garment according to the invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention proposes a garment with surveillance and protection functions for the wearer. Surveillance and protection under the premise of wearable clothing is not necessarily limited. If the wearer of a garment such as a vest is an elderly person or a disabled person, more usability is expected, but is not limited thereto.

The body 10 according to the present invention is wearable and forms a structure having a pocket 15. The body 10 is preferably a sleeveless vest structure so that it is most comfortable to wear with outer clothing regardless of season. The front surface of the body 10 is provided with a plurality of pockets 15, as well as accessories such as buttons, hooks, zippers. Body 10 may be configured to further include a separate material for increasing the thermal insulation, waterproof, buoyancy.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral CP in a state accommodated in the pocket 15 represents a mobile phone (smart phone).

In addition, according to the present invention, the sensing means 20 has a structure having a camera 22 and a microphone 24 on the body 10. The sensing means 20 acquires visual (image) information and auditory (voice) information for the wearer. The camera 22 uses a CCD or CMOS system that is advantageous for miniaturization and weight reduction. In FIG. 1, one camera 22 disposed at the front is illustrated, but a plurality of cameras 22 may be disposed at the front and rear surfaces. The microphone 24 employs a scheme that covers the maximum frequency bandwidth allowed to acquire various machine sounds in addition to voice.

At this time, as shown in Fig. 1 and 2, the camera 22, the microphone 24, etc. may be installed in the garment body 10 via the base 21. The base 21 may be made of a hard plate, and in any case, a protective film for waterproofing or the like is added.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the camera 22 may further include an infrared camera and a thermal imaging camera. This enhances the ability to protect the wearer from night hazards or fire hazards.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sensing means 20 is characterized in that it further comprises an illuminance sensor 26 for detecting the illuminance around the wearer, and a biosensor 28 for detecting the biosignal of the wearer. The illuminance sensor 26 is for maintaining a predetermined or more image quality of the camera 22 in a low illuminance situation. In FIG. 2, the illuminance sensor 26 illustrates a state installed in the base 21. The biometric sensor 28 is installed in a pad shape and selectively detects a wearer's body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure. In FIG. 1, the biosensor 28 is illustrated as a position in contact with a wearer having high adhesion.

In addition, according to the present invention, the power supply means 30 has a structure having a solar cell module 32 and a battery 36 on the body 10. Power supply means 30 is configured to extend the operating time to maintain the overall function while wearing a garment. When the solar cell module 32 is formed of a general substrate type solar cell or a thin film type solar cell, the flexibility is insufficient, which causes deformation or breakage, thereby at least partially adding flexibility or folding to a hinge. The battery 36 does not necessarily require flexibility, but may be configured to be thin. The battery 36 is distributed and disposed on the side of the body 10 so as to minimize discomfort even when the wearer sits on a chair or lie down for a while.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the power supply means 30 is characterized in that configured by connecting the power storage unit 34 to the solar cell module 32 of the flexible structure. The solar cell module 32 preferably uses a configuration in which an electrode layer, a light absorbing layer, etc. are deposited at a low temperature on a flexible material substrate. When formed with an organic solar cell, visibility is much improved than that of an inorganic solar cell, and is realized in various colors to match clothes. A plurality of battery cells of the solar cell module 32 is connected in series and in parallel, and is connected to the power storage portion 34 through a wire at the electrode of the end. Electricity of the electrical storage unit 34 is applied to the battery 36 through the charging unit 54.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the solar cell module 32 is supported by a protective sheet 31 having a cushioning property on the inner surface, and supported by a protective sheet 31 of transparent polyimide (CPI) material on the outer surface, both sides The protective sheet 31 is characterized in that coupled through at least partially removable adhesive portion 33.

3 and 4 illustrate the state in which the solar cell module 32 is attached to the body 10 of the garment via the protective sheet 31 of the inner and outer surfaces. The inner protective sheet 31 uses a structure having a cushioning property by a cushion so as not to inconvenience the wearer's body. The protective sheet 31 on the outer surface is made of transparent polyimide (CPI) having strength and flexibility or a material having equivalent or more properties without weakening sunlight reaching the solar cell module 32. The adhesive part 33 is configured by selectively using detachable members such as zippers and velcro tapes in addition to sewing or high frequency fusion.

In addition, according to the invention the output means 40 forms a structure capable of providing illumination and alarm on the body (10). 1 and 2, a state using the lamp 42 and the alarm buzzer 48 as the output means 40 is illustrated. Lamp 42 is configured by placing a high-brightness LED on the front of the body (10). The illumination lamp 42 may locally increase the illuminance as needed to increase visibility or maintain image quality by the camera 22 at night. The alarm buzzer 48 acoustically alerts to operational errors, activation of certain functions, and other dangerous situations in accordance with a set algorithm.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the output means 40 is further provided with a photographing light 44 disposed adjacent to the camera 22 to display the photographing state, and an induction lamp 46 in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a straight line. Characterized in that. In FIG. 2, a state in which the photographing light 44 is configured by an LED that emits light in an "ON AIR" form is illustrated. Of course, in addition to "ON AIR", "in recording" and "in recording" may be selectively added. The photographing light 44 is disposed on the chest portion in front of the body 10 so that others can easily recognize the operating state of the camera 22. 1 and 3, the induction lamp 46 is illustrated with a plurality of LEDs disposed in the form of a band at the waist of the body 10. The LEDs of the induction lamp 46 may alternately place red and yellow to facilitate recognition of the position of the wearer at a distance.

Further, according to the present invention, the control means 50 controls the sensing means 20, the power supply means 30, and the output means 40 with a set algorithm. The control means 50 is based on a microcomputer circuit equipped with a microprocessor, a memory, and an input / output interface. The control means 50 is based on automatic operation by a set algorithm but also includes the processing of manual inputs such as buttons (not shown). The sensing means 20, the power supply means 30, and the output means 40 are connected to the input / output interface. Operational algorithms are stored and executed in the form of programs and data in memory.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the control means 50 includes a manipulator 52 composed of a microcomputer circuit, a charging unit 54 for processing charging of the battery 36, and a communication unit 58 for processing wired and wireless communication. It features. The manipulator 52 is configured in the form of a remote controller and inputs and outputs signals via wired or wireless. The microcomputer circuit may be mounted only on the manipulator 52 or may be distributed to other parts of the body 10. The charging unit 54 also charges the battery 36 with a separate commercial power source in addition to charging the battery 36 with electricity of the solar cell module 32. The communication unit 58 may process wired communication through a separate communication line in addition to processing wireless communication of the wearer's smartphone and the Bluetooth method. The control means 50 is easy to implement a function such as artificial intelligence (AI), location tracking (GPS) by the connection of the microcomputer circuit and the smartphone. The output of the microcomputer circuit is applied to the output means 40 through the driver 56.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, at least one of the manipulator 52, the charging unit 54, and the communication unit 58 is removably accommodated in the pocket 15. Since the manipulator 52 is in the form of a remote controller, the manipulator 52 is easily accommodated in any pocket 15. The charging unit 54 mounts a charging circuit and a charging jack by designating a specific pocket 15. The communication unit 58 also designates a specific pocket 15 to mount a communication circuit and an antenna. In any case, it is preferable that the pocket 15 in which the manipulator 52, the charging unit 54, and the communication unit 58 are accommodated enhance the buffering property, the heat insulating property, and the waterproofing property.

As an example of the operation, the wearer uses the manipulator 52 to operate the sensing means 20 while the predetermined activity is continued, and the microcomputer circuit predicts the danger through the signal of the sensing means 20 and the AI function. If the wearer is faced with a dangerous situation, call for help with the induction light 46 and the alarm buzzer 48 at the same time. In particular, according to the AI function, information on the wearer's activities is accumulated and the reliability of risk judgment is improved through learning. The power supply means 30 maintains the power for a long time, but the control means 50 selects the function in the order of priority set in an emergency.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to belong to the claims of the present invention.

10: body 15: pocket
20: sensing means 21: base
22: camera 24: microphone
26: Ambient light sensor 28: Biometric sensor
30: power supply means 31: protective sheet
32: solar cell module 33: adhesive portion
34: power storage unit 36: battery
40: output means 42: lighting
44: shooting light 46: induction light
48: alarm buzzer 50: control means
52: manipulator 54: live part
56: drive unit 58: communication unit

Claims (7)

In garments with surveillance and protection functions for the wearer:
A body 10 having a pocket 15 and wearable with a vest structure;
Sensing means (20) having a camera (22) and a microphone (24) on the body (10);
Power supply means (30) having a cell module (32) and a battery (36) on the body (10);
Output means (40) capable of providing illumination and alarm on the body (10); And
Control means 50 for controlling the sensing means 20, the power supply means 30, the output means 40 by a set algorithm;
The sensing means 20 is further provided with an illuminance sensor 26 for detecting illuminance around the wearer, and a biosensor 28 for detecting a wearer's body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure signal.
The camera 22, the microphone 24, the illuminance sensor 26 are installed on the base 21 made of a hard plate,
The power supply means 30 is configured by connecting the power storage unit 34 to the solar cell module 32 of the flexible structure,
The solar cell module 32 is supported by a protective sheet 31 having a cushioning property on its inner surface, and supported by a protective sheet 31 of transparent polyimide (CPI) material on its outer surface, and a protective sheet 31 on both sides thereof. Are joined via at least partially removable adhesive portions 33,
The output means 40 is provided with a photographing light 44 disposed adjacent to the camera 22 to indicate the photographing state, the induction light 46 alternately arranged a plurality of red and yellow LEDs in a straight line,
The control means 50 includes a manipulator 52 composed of a microcomputer circuit, a charging unit 54 for processing charging of the battery 36, a communication unit 58 for processing wired and wireless communication,
At least one of the manipulator (52), the charging unit (54), and the communication unit (58) is detachably housed in the pocket (15). delete delete delete delete delete delete

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