KR20090057764A - A apparatus and a method of braille display and automatic machine with such apparatus - Google Patents

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KR20090057764A
KR20090057764A KR1020070124486A KR20070124486A KR20090057764A KR 20090057764 A KR20090057764 A KR 20090057764A KR 1020070124486 A KR1020070124486 A KR 1020070124486A KR 20070124486 A KR20070124486 A KR 20070124486A KR 20090057764 A KR20090057764 A KR 20090057764A
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Abstract

An apparatus and a method for displaying raised letters, and an automatic machine including the same are provided to easily use various menu provided from an automatic machine. An apparatus(110) for displaying raised letters includes a raised letters module(112) and a control module(114). The raised letters module includes at least one or more raised letters plates(112A~112N). The control module receives character information to be displayed, selects one raised letters plate among the raised letters plates, and outputs a control signal in order to display the character information on the selected raised letters plate.

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Braille display and method and automation device having same {A APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF BRAILLE DISPLAY AND AUTOMATIC MACHINE WITH SUCH APPARATUS}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a braille display, and more particularly, to a braille display and a method for flexibly changing and displaying character information to be displayed on a braille board, and an automated device having the same.

In general, automated devices such as a cash dispenser (CD) and an automatic teller machine (ATM) are installed in various places (banks, convenience stores, theaters, shops), and can be used to transfer money to users, balances, etc. Provide financial services such as inquiry, deposit withdrawal and bank account arrangement.

In particular, the automated device displays a user guide, transaction procedure, personal information, personal security, etc. on the screen when the general user uses the financial service, thereby providing a quick work process and convenience to the general user.

However, the automated device can maximize efficiency when used by a general user, but may cause many problems when used by a visually impaired person.

Accordingly, in recent years, as a member of social consideration and customer service for the visually impaired, the visually-impaired people use the audio output through a speaker mounted on an automated device to help the visually impaired.

However, since the voice service may expose information such as personal information or personal security (password, balance, etc.), there is a need for other means for delivering a message about personal information or personal security to the visually impaired.

Therefore, in the conventional automated device, a message such as a guide menu is displayed in braille and is provided to the visually impaired person.

However, the message displayed in Braille is fixed and its contents cannot be changed, thereby limiting message delivery. In most cases, braille is applied only to the numeric part of the keypad, so the scope of application is limited.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above problems, to provide a braille display device and method that the text information is changed and displayed in a flexible manner so that the visually impaired can easily receive the message and an automated device having the same.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a braille display device includes: a braille module having at least one braille plate and a braille plate selected from the braille plate upon receiving text information to be displayed. And a control module for outputting a control signal to display the character information on the selected braille board.

The braille plate includes a plurality of braille pins and a coil provided on an outer circumferential surface of the braille pins.

The coil is installed on the outer circumferential surface of the braille pin is configured to be biased toward the lower end of the braille pin.

The control module reads braille corresponding to the character information.

The character information is Korean, English or numbers to be displayed in Braille.

The control module selects one or more braille plates according to the read result, the amount of messages or the type of characters.

The control module outputs a control signal only to the coil for the braille corresponding to the read result.

The control signal is a current applied to each coil.

The braille pin moves up or down in accordance with the current direction applied by the control module.

The braille pin moves downward when the current is switched from the conduction state to the non-conduction state by the control module.

It further comprises an amplifier for amplifying the control signal.

The amplifying unit includes a plurality of amplifiers corresponding to the plurality of braille pins.

The coil is configured to be connected to a power supply end at one end and to the amplifier at the other end.

In addition, an automated device equipped with a braille display according to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, a braille display and an interface for receiving text information transmitted from an external host device to the braille display device; And a predetermined start command is applied, and the control module displays a message using at least one braille board as the transaction menu proceeds.

The text information may be provided from an internal device of the automated device.

In addition, the braille display method according to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the character information transmission step of transmitting the character information to be displayed, using the at least one braille plate according to the transmitted character information Character information display step of changing and displaying the character information.

In the character information display step, when a plurality of braille plates are provided, one or more braille plates are selected according to the character information to display character information.

In the character information display step, the method further includes a braille reading step of reading braille corresponding to the transmitted character information.

In the character information display step, the character information is displayed in accordance with the drive of the braille pin, the braille pin is moved up or down in accordance with the direction of the current applied to the coil installed around.

According to the braille display device and method of the present invention and an automated device having the same, there is an effect that a blind person can conveniently and easily use various menus provided by the automated device.

In addition, the present invention can reduce the risk that the visually impaired to expose personal information when using the automated device.

In addition, the present invention can extend the size and quantity of the braille board according to the characteristics irrespective of the type or amount of messages to be delivered.

Hereinafter, a braille display according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

In the present specification, an automated device will be described as an example for convenience of description.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of an automated device equipped with a braille display according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the braille display device 110 of the present invention includes a braille module unit 112 having a plurality of braille plates 112A, 112B, ..., 112N. Here, the braille plate can be expanded or reduced in size (size) and quantity according to the message amount or message type.

The braille plates are configured to include driving units 112a, 112b, ..., 112n, respectively. Each of the driving units is provided with a plurality of braille pins and a coil installed on the outer peripheral surface of the braille pins (see FIG. 2). Here, the braille pins are magnetic objects (eg, magnets).

When the character information to be displayed is received, the control module 114 selects any one or more of the braille plates 112A, 112B, ..., 112N, and outputs a control signal to display the character information on the selected braille plate. It is provided. At this time, the control module 114 reads the character information and outputs the control signal so that the braille corresponding thereto can be displayed. Here, the control signal refers to an output current applied only to a coil corresponding to the braille so that the braille can be displayed. The character information may be Korean, English or numbers to be displayed in Braille.

In addition, the control module 114 controls the output current applied to each coil in the conduction state or the non-conduction state according to the read result, or controls the output current direction in the forward or reverse direction.

An amplifier 116 is provided to amplify the output control signal. The amplifier 116 includes a plurality of amplifiers (eg, OP Amps) so as to correspond to the braille pins provided in each of the driving units 112a, 112b,..., 112n.

A power supply unit 118 is provided to supply power to the driving units 112a, 112b,..., 112n under the control of the control module 114.

Subsequently, the automated device control unit 120 checks the text information according to the financial service transaction procedure and transmits the checked text information.

Alternatively, when text information is transmitted from an external host device (not shown), an interface unit 130 is received by the automation device controller 120 and transmitted to the control module 114.

That is, the text information may be directly checked by the automated device controller 120 and transmitted to the control module 114. When the text information is transmitted from an external host device, the text information is controlled by the automated device controller 120. The text information may be received through the interface unit 130 and transmitted to the control module 114.

On the other hand, Figure 2 is a block diagram for explaining in detail the amplifier and braille module shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, each of the braille plates 112A of the braille plate module 112 has a plurality of through-holes 3 for the braille pins 1 to be moved upward by the current applied to the coil 2 to be displayed in braille. The upper bracket 1 is formed, and the lower bracket 6 is provided with a seating hole 5 is formed so that the lower end portion is seated when the braille pin 1 is lowered or moved to the initial state. In addition, the coil 2 is configured on an outer surface of the braille pin 1. At this time, the coil 2 is preferably configured to be biased downward of the braille pin (1). When the control signal output by the control module 114 is input to the coil 2, the braille using the attraction force or repulsive force of the polarity of the braille pin 1 and the polarity generated in the coil (2) It is for driving the pin 1 up and down. In addition, one end of the coil 2 is connected to the amplifier 116a, and the other end is connected to the power supply unit 118.

Hereinafter, a braille display method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described in detail step by step with reference to FIG.

First, a blind person who wants to use a financial service through the automated device 100 starts the financial service through identification (fingerprint, etc.) or various financial card authentication.

When the financial service is started, the automation device 100 outputs a voice through the speaker 150 or displays the braille through the braille module unit 112 for a guide or use procedure (S10). . At this time, the message displayed on the braille module unit 112 displays a predetermined message according to the setting information (default).

Then, the automated device control unit 120 controls the operation for performing the next step according to the financial service transaction procedure, and the character information for the message to change / display the message according to the next procedure to the braille module unit 112 Transfer to the control module 114 (S20, S30).

Alternatively, when the text information is transmitted from an external host device (not shown), the automated device controller 120 receives the text information through the interface unit 130 and transmits the text information to the control module 114. .

In step 40, the control module 114 reads braille corresponding to the transmitted character information.

In addition, the control module 114 selects one or more braille plates corresponding to the read result (S50). This is to select a braille board to correspond to the amount of messages to be displayed, or to select a braille board corresponding to the type of characters such as Korean, English or numbers.

In order to display the read braille on the selected braille plate, the control module 114 outputs the control signal only to a corresponding amplifier (S60).

Then, the amplifiers amplify the control signal and transfers the control signal to each of the coils are configured (S70).

As the control signal is transmitted to the coil, the braille pin configured in the coil moves upwards (S80).

Figure 4a is an exemplary view in which the braille pin is moved upwards. Referring to FIG. 4A, first, when a control signal, that is, a current flows in the coil 2 in a state where the upper part of the braille pin 1 is assumed to be 'S pole' and the lower side is 'N pole', (2) A magnetic field is generated around it. According to the generated magnetic field, the 'N pole' is formed above the coil 2 and the 'S pole' is formed below. Then, the attraction force acts by the 'N pole' (the lower side of the braille pin) of the braille pin 1 and the 'S pole' formed below the coil 2. Accordingly, the braille pin 1 is moved upwards through the through hole 3 of the upper bracket 4 by leaving the seating hole 5 of the lower bracket 6. In this case, the polarity formed in the coil 2 may be formed differently according to the polarity position of the braille pin 1.

The braille is changed / displayed on the braille board according to the raised braille pins to provide a message to the visually impaired person (S90).

Thereafter, in order to return the raised braille pins to the initial state as the next step is performed according to the financial service transaction procedure, the control module 114 causes the current to be unconducted to each amplifier corresponding to the braille pins. Or to reverse the direction of the current.

Figure 4b is an exemplary view in which the braille pin is moved downwards. Referring to FIG. 4B, when the direction of the current is controlled inversely by the control module 114, the polarity of the coil 2 may be reversed. That is, the direction of the magnetic field is changed as the direction of the current is reversely controlled by the control module 120, the polarity of the coil 2 is the upper 'N pole', the upper 'S pole' in the upper 'S pole' , It is reformed into 'N pole' at the bottom. Then, the repulsive force (repulsive force) is acted on by the 'N pole' (the lower side of the braille pin) of the braille pin 1 and the 'N pole' formed below the coil. Accordingly, as the braille pin 1 is seated in the seating hole 5 of the lower bracket 6, the upper portion of the braille pin 1 that has penetrated the through hole 3 of the upper bracket 4 is upper part. The downward movement of the bracket (4).

As described above, the present invention described in the above embodiment has the advantage that the braille message can be accurately and easily delivered to the visually impaired by changing / displaying the text information by driving the respective braille pins.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible to those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

1 is a block diagram of an automated device equipped with a braille display of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram for explaining in detail the amplifier and braille module shown in Figure 1;

3 is a flowchart of a braille display method for explaining a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4a is an exemplary view in which the braille pin is moved up.

Figure 4b is an exemplary view in which the braille pin is moved downwards.

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100: automation device 110: braille display device

112: Braille module section 112A to 112N: Braille board

112a to 112n: driving unit 114: control module

116 amplification unit 118 power supply unit

120: automation device control unit 130: interface unit

140: speaker

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A braille module having at least one braille plate, and And a control module for selecting any one of the braille plates and outputting a control signal to display the character information on the selected braille plate when the character information to be displayed is input. The method of claim 1, wherein the braille plate, Multiple braille pins, and And a coil installed on an outer circumferential surface of the braille pin. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The coil is installed on the outer circumferential surface of the braille pin, the braille display device characterized in that configured to be biased toward the lower end of the braille pin. The method of claim 1, And the control module reads the braille corresponding to the character information. The method of claim 4, wherein The character information is a braille display device characterized in that the Hangul, English or numbers to be displayed in braille. The method according to claim 4 or 5, And the control module selects one or more braille plates according to the read result, the amount of messages, or the type of characters. The method according to claim 2 or 4, And the control module outputs a control signal only to coils corresponding to braille according to the read result. The method of claim 7, wherein And the control signal is a current applied to each coil. The method of claim 8, The braille display is characterized in that the braille display moves up or down in accordance with the current direction applied by the control module. The method of claim 9, And the braille pin moves downward when the current is switched from the conduction state to the non-conduction state by the control module. The method of claim 1, And an amplifier for amplifying the control signal. The method according to claim 2 or 11, wherein The amplifier includes a plurality of amplifiers corresponding to the plurality of braille pins. The method of claim 12, The braille display device, characterized in that one end is connected to the power supply terminal, the other end is connected to the amplifier. Claims 1, 2, 4, 5 or 11 of the braille display device, An interface unit configured to receive text information transmitted from an external host device on the braille display device; And if a predetermined start command is applied, the control module displays a message using at least one braille board as a transaction menu progresses. A character information transmission step of transmitting character information to be displayed, and And a character information display step of changing and displaying the character information using at least one braille board according to the transmitted character information. The method of claim 15, wherein in the character information display step, When the braille plate is provided with a plurality, the braille display method characterized in that the display of the character information by selecting one or more braille plates according to the character information. The character information display step according to claim 15 or 16, Braille reading method for reading the braille corresponding to the transmitted character information. The method of claim 17, wherein in the character information display step, The character information is displayed in accordance with the drive of the braille pin, the braille display method characterized in that the braille pin moves up or down in accordance with the direction of the current applied to the coil installed around.
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