KR20200084930A - Conversation service system for toy with artificial intelligence device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular artificial intelligence device. The present invention provides the conversation service method for a doll equipped with a modular artificial intelligence device, in which the doll is equipped with an artificial intelligence device, and the artificial intelligence device inside the doll transmits a voice signal through a wireless communication network, and a conversation service system is established using a service server which generates a conversation response and command processing information by voice recognition and transmits the same to the artificial intelligence device. Thus, a conversation service between users and the doll is provided.

Description

Conversation service system for toy with artificial intelligence device

The present invention relates to a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular artificial intelligence device, and when the artificial intelligence device is mounted on the doll and the artificial intelligence device in the doll transmits a voice signal through a wireless communication network, a conversation response and command by voice recognition The present invention relates to a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular AI device capable of providing a conversation service system between a user and a doll by constructing a conversation service system as a service server that generates and transmits processing information to the AI device.

In general, children tend to learn life education through interesting play or toys, and perform imitation learning according to real life through intimate sympathy with the toys. Most imitation learning is done through dolls, and children can induce the appropriate reaction of the doll according to the narration of imitation learning, that is, by conducting appropriate voice expression and action interactively and interactively, it is interesting to learn about imitation learning. Engrossed.

As such, education through toys has been inseparable since ancient times. Recently, studies on talking dolls that can expect such an educational effect have been actively conducted, and more advanced dolls have been continuously produced.

Most of the doll toys of the prior art have a touch sensor (a type of switch) installed in a specific area of the doll, and when the touch sensor is operated by a child, a magnetic recording medium (tape) or a semiconductor recording medium (IC memory) Voices of discontinuous short sentences such as "Hello, I'm Cheolsu, who are you?", "What are you doing?", etc. They simply perform simple actions such as lifting the head, moving the head, etc., and cause temporary curiosity.

Therefore, these conventional doll toys are short-lived, talking toys that speak brief sentences, and only a temporary curiosity is drawn because a simple sentence without a scenario hears the recorded voice according to the operation of the touch sensor. In particular, since the actual use period is short as the children easily demonstrate, there is a problem of low utility.

Against this background, the object of the present invention is to mount a modular AI device on a doll or toy, the AI device transmits a voice signal to a wireless communication network to a service server, and the service server performs voice recognition through AI ensing. It is intended to provide a conversation service between a doll equipped with an artificial intelligence device and a user by generating a conversation response and command processing information accordingly and transmitting it to the artificial intelligence device of the doll.

The present invention for achieving the above object,

A conversation service system including an artificial intelligence device mounted on a doll and a service server connected to the artificial intelligence device through a wireless communication network is constructed, and the artificial intelligence device mounted on the doll communicates wirelessly with the service server to communicate with a user. As a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular artificial intelligence device that provides a conversation service between dolls,

The artificial intelligence device receiving a user voice signal and transmitting it to a service server through a wireless communication network;

The service server automatically analyzes the received voice signal by an AI engine algorithm to generate a conversation response voice in the case of a conversation voice, and generates a conversation response voice or instruction processing information to generate and feedback the instruction processing information in the case of a command voice. Receiving the artificial intelligence device;

When the feedback information received by the artificial intelligence device is a conversation response voice, outputting a conversation response voice through a speaker to provide a conversation service;

If the feedback information received by the AI device is command processing information, controlling the corresponding additional module connected to the AI device mounted in the doll to perform command processing;

Provides a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular AI device, characterized in that it comprises a.

The artificial intelligence device built into the doll,

A control panel equipped with operation buttons is connected, and the control panel includes a voice recognition button,

The artificial intelligence device is characterized in that only when the voice recognition button is input, the microphone input voice signal is transmitted to the service server.

The artificial intelligence device,

Generates connection information of modules connected to the sound input terminal unit, sound output terminal unit, and module connection terminal unit, and transmits the corresponding module connection information to the service server,

When the service server generates command processing information, it checks whether an additional module corresponding to command processing is connected, and if the additional module for command processing is not connected, the artificial intelligence device sends a voice message indicating that the additional module is not connected. And outputting a voice indicating that the additional module for processing a user's command is not connected in the artificial intelligence device.

App for connecting to the service server through the wireless internet network, enabling data communication, connecting to the artificial intelligence device through short-range wireless communication, and providing an interactive service of dolls by interworking with the artificial intelligence device and the service server This installed smartphone is further included,

The smart phone transmits a voice signal from the AI device to a service server, or transmits a conversation response or command processing information from the service server to the AI device, and provides a voice call service by data communication with the AI device. It is characterized by.

In addition, the present invention is mounted inside the body of the doll, receives the user's voice, transmits it to the service server via wireless communication, receives the response voice or command processing information returned from the service server, and outputs a response voice or performs command processing. An artificial intelligence device to perform;

And a service server connected to the AI device through a wireless communication network and analyzing voice data transmitted from the AI device by an AI engine to generate dialogue response or command processing information and transmit the information to the AI device. Construct a conversation service system for dolls equipped with artificial intelligence devices,

The artificial intelligence device installed in the doll,

When the power is turned on, checking the electrical connection with the additional module to generate module connection information, and transmitting the module connection information to the service server;

A voice recognition determination step of determining whether a voice recognition button is input;

A voice signal transmission step of receiving a microphone input signal in a state in which a food recognition button is input, converting it into voice data and transmitting it to a service server;

When the service server receiving the voice data from the AI device automatically generates a conversation response for the voice by voice recognition and analysis, or generates and responds to command processing information, the AI device returns from the service server A conversation response receiving step of receiving the received conversation response or command processing information;

A conversation service step of converting the voice data into a voice signal and outputting it to a speaker when a conversation response is received from the service server to provide a conversation service;

A command service step of controlling an additional module corresponding to the command to provide a command processing service when the data received in the conversation response receiving step is command processing information; Characterized in that to perform.

In the command service step, when the additional module corresponding to the command received from the service server is not connected, it is characterized in that it outputs a guide voice indicating that the corresponding additional module is not connected.

The artificial intelligence device built into the doll,

A control panel equipped with a microphone for sound input, a speaker for sound output, and one or more additional modules and operation buttons; As an additional module, any one of a camera for video shooting, a touch sensor installed to detect a user touching a specific part of the doll, a display for outputting content as an image, and a beam projector for outputting content in a projection method It is characterized by including one more.

The artificial intelligence device,

A sound output terminal for connecting speakers; A sound input terminal for connecting a microphone; A plurality of module connection terminal parts connected to a plurality of additional modules including a camera, a control panel, and a tactile sensor; A power supply unit for supplying power with battery power; A wireless communication unit communicating with a smart phone or an artificial intelligence conversation service server through wireless communication;

The module connection terminal unit receives voice and transmits it through a wireless communication unit to a service server that provides an AI conversation service, and outputs a response voice responsive from the service server, and a dialogue service based on command processing information returned from the service server And a controller that performs command processing services to control command modules while communicating with a service server or a smartphone while controlling additional modules connected to the service module.

The structure to attach the artificial intelligence device to the doll,

A pocket portion for inserting and mounting the artificial intelligence device into the body;

A zipper portion formed to insert or remove the artificial intelligence device into the pocket portion;

Includes a buffer member that is installed by opening a portion of the outer shell of the pocket portion, and a central through-hole for radiating heat by exposing some surface of the artificial intelligence device to air, and cushioning external shocks that may be applied to the artificial function device. It is composed.

A mesh is embedded in the penetrating portion of the buffer member.

An elastic band for closely fixing the artificial intelligence device to the buffer member side is further included.

According to the present invention as described above, according to the present invention, an artificial intelligence device built into a doll and installed, the artificial intelligence device mounted on the doll transmits the input voice to a service server, which is an artificial intelligence engine server, through a wireless communication network, and provides service. Receive a conversation response or command processing information from a server to output a response conversation, or control an additional module to perform command processing. Accordingly, the conversation between the doll and the user becomes possible, and an additional module is mounted to enable command processing using the additional module. Since the artificial intelligence device is mounted on a doll or a toy to provide a conversation service, it can induce interest and enhance mutual interaction.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a doll equipped with an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram of a conversation service system of a doll equipped with an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary configuration diagram of a module connected to an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram of an artificial intelligence device according to the present invention.
5 and 6 are exemplary views of a mounting structure for mounting an artificial intelligence device to a doll according to the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a module-coupled AI device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. In describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the component is not limited by the term. It will be understood that some components may be directly connected to or connected to other components, but another component may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected" between each component.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a doll equipped with an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention is a doll 200 equipped with an artificial intelligence device, the artificial intelligence device 100 is mounted inside the body of the doll 200, the microphone 10 connected to the artificial intelligence device 100, a speaker Modules including 20 are mounted and configured on the doll 200.

2 is a schematic diagram of a conversation service system of a doll equipped with an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The artificial intelligence device 100 mounted on the doll 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention connects to a nearby access point (AP) through a short-range wireless communication and accesses a wireless Internet network through the AP. The service server 300 or the smartphone 400 may be connected through a wireless Internet network. In addition, the artificial intelligence device 100 may be directly connected to the smart phone 400 through short-range wireless communication.

The doll 200 may be a humanoid type, a doll having a flexible outer shell made of an animal type, or a doll or toy having a hard outer shell. In the description of the present invention, this will be collectively described as a doll.

The artificial intelligence device 100 is provided with a Wi-Fi communication module and a Bluetooth communication module through short-range wireless communication, connected to an AP through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and through a wireless Internet network, with a service server 300 or a smartphone 400. It can communicate, and can communicate directly with the smartphone 400 via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi short-range communication.

Provides a conversation service between the artificial intelligence device 100 mounted on the doll 200 and the user. The artificial intelligence device 100 converts the input voice signal into voice data, transmits it to the service server 300, and the service server 300 analyzes the voice data to extract meaning and generate a response conversation according to the meaning. To provide feedback, and the AI device 100 outputs a response conversation to be fed back to provide a conversation service with the user.

In addition, when the voice analyzed by the voice recognition is a command, the service server 300 feedbacks a control command for command processing and provides content corresponding to the command to the artificial intelligence device 200. The artificial intelligence device 100 controls the connected modules (eg, camera, display, beam projector, etc.) based on the control command fed back from the service server 300 to process the command.

Here, the service server 300 is an artificial intelligence engine server, and receives a voice of a device user dataized by the artificial intelligence device 100. The received speech is analyzed according to the form of speech through one or more of a number of natural language understanding techniques such as morpheme analysis, keyword recognition, speech act analysis, or semantic analysis. Analyzed corpus, i.e., Ridge Regression, Logistic Regression, Generalized Linear Model, Random Forest, GradientBoostinf Model And a machine learning algorithm such as a neural network, to grasp the meaning of speech, generate a corresponding response conversation, or generate command processing information. In this way, the AI device 100 and the device user automatically generate context-sensitive sentences so that the user can talk about the content and provide the AI device 100 with the sentence. Accordingly, the AI device 100, that is, an AI conversation service functioning to enable a conversation between a doll 200 equipped with the AI device 100 and a user and a command processing service may be provided.

In the present invention, a detailed description of how the service server 300 generates a response conversation or generates command processing information by voice recognition is omitted. The present invention is characterized in that it provides a conversation service and a command processing service that transmits a user's voice to a service server that is an AI engine server, and outputs a conversation response of the service server to the AI device in the doll.

In addition, data communication is possible by connecting to the service server through the wireless Internet network, the AI device can be connected by short-range wireless communication, and the voice signal of the AI device is transmitted to the service server or The apparatus further includes a smart phone having an app that provides a voice call service through data communication with the AI device, and transmits the conversation response or command processing information to the AI device.

Therefore, in the present invention, the artificial intelligence device and the smart phone can be directly connected by short-range wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth) to replace the AP function. The artificial intelligence device transmits a voice signal to the smartphone, the smartphone transmits to the service server, and the smartphone receives the conversation response and command processing information returned by the service server to the artificial intelligence device in the doll. For these functions, an app that implements the functions corresponding to the smartphone is installed. In addition, the smart phone and the artificial intelligence device enable voice communication by data communication through a service server, either directly or through an internet network. This can also be implemented by installing an app on the smartphone, an app that works with the smartphone on the service server, and installing a program on the artificial intelligence device to send and receive data by short-range communication with the smartphone.

Therefore, when you go outside while holding a doll with a built-in AI device, your smartphone can act as an AP to implement a conversation service.

3 is an exemplary configuration diagram of a module connected to an artificial intelligence device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Connection module configuration of the artificial intelligence device 100 mounted on the doll 200 according to the present invention,

Microphone 10 for sound input, speaker 20 for sound output, camera 30 for image shooting, display 40 for content output, beam projector 50 for projecting and outputting content, artificial intelligence Includes a control panel 60 for controlling the device 100, a touch sensor 70 for sensing a touch state, and further includes a gyro sensor, an impact detection sensor, etc. inside the artificial intelligence device 100. Can be.

In addition, the artificial intelligence device 100 of the present invention includes a heat dissipation unit 101 in which a part of the case is formed in a mesh shape for heat dissipation of electric devices including a battery power unit therein.

In the present invention, the artificial intelligence device 100 is mounted inside the doll 200, and modules connected to the artificial intelligence device 100 are installed in the doll, and the display 40 and the beam projector 50 are dolls. Depending on the size of, it can be installed directly on the doll body, or it is configured by exposing only the external connection port, and it can be connected to a display (monitor) or beam projector by connecting a cable to the external connection port.

The microphone 10, the speaker 20, the camera 30, and the control panel 60 are installed at an appropriate position in consideration of the shape or size of the doll, and can be connected to the artificial intelligence device 100 through a connection cable. , To prevent cable disconnection, it is possible to connect and install the connection cable between the module and the AI device in a flexible tube.

In addition, a touch sensor for detecting a user's touch state on a specific part of the doll 200 and inputting it to the artificial intelligence device 100 and a shock sensor are further installed, and the artificial intelligence device includes the touch sensor and the shock. When the detection signal of the detection sensor satisfies a specific condition, it may be configured to output a preset voice or sound. That is, the artificial intelligence device 100 can be reacted by its own judgment.

4 is a block diagram of an artificial intelligence device according to the present invention.

A sound input terminal unit 110 for connecting a microphone to receive a microphone signal, a sound output terminal unit 120 connected to a speaker for outputting sound, and an additional camera including a control pad, a display, a beam projector, and sensors It includes a plurality of module connection terminal unit (130; 132, 134, ... 136) for connecting to the module, including a power supply unit 160 including a battery, a wireless communication unit 140, the input and output of the terminal unit And transmits the input voice to the service server 300 through the wireless communication unit 140, and outputs a response conversation fed back from the service server 300 to the speaker through the sound output terminal unit to provide a voice conversation service, It comprises a controller 150 for controlling the command processing by controlling the module of the module terminal unit 130 based on the command processing information of the service server 300.

In the doll 200 equipped with the artificial intelligence device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the artificial intelligence device 100 is connected to the service server 300 through a wireless Internet network. The artificial intelligence device 200 converts the user's voice input into data and transmits it to the service server 300, recognizes the meaning by voice recognition of the voice data by the machine learning algorithm of the service server 300, and corresponds to the meaning The artificial intelligence device 100 is automatically generated to provide a conversation response, and the artificial intelligence device 100 can output a conversation response received through a speaker to provide a conversation service between the user and the doll.

The AI device 100 may be configured as an integrated AI device having input/output modules including a microphone, a speaker, and a sensor in itself. In this case, since it is integrally installed in the artificial intelligence device and must be mounted inside the doll, it is limited to integrally install a display or a beam projector.

Accordingly, in the present invention, the artificial intelligence device 100 is connected to the artificial intelligence device 100 by connecting an additional module including a microphone, speaker, camera, display, beam projector, control panel, etc. to the artificial intelligence device 100, and the doll 200 ) Proposes a structure to attach and install each additional module to the appropriate part.

To this end, the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sound input terminal unit 110 for connecting the microphone 10 to the artificial intelligence device 100, the sound output terminal unit 120 for connecting the speaker 20, the camera ( 30), a display 40, a beam projector 50, a control panel 60, and a plurality of module connection terminal units 130 for connecting the touch sensor 70 and the like are provided.

Due to the size and configuration of the doll 200, it may be difficult to directly install the display 60 or the beam projector 50 to the doll body. In this case, it can be configured without connecting the corresponding module. Alternatively, a connection port (connection terminal part) for connecting the corresponding module may be configured by installing a detachable stand on the outside of the doll in the form of a control panel on the outer surface of the doll 200.

The sound input terminal unit 110 receives a voice command signal for a voice command from the microphone 10 that receives a voice command generated by a device user to use the artificial intelligence service. Here, the voice command signal may be an analog signal, and the sound input unit 110 may be implemented as an auxiliary (AUX) terminal.

The sound output terminal unit 120 is electrically connected to or disconnected from the speaker 20 outputting an audible sound audible to the user of the device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the sound output terminal unit 120 may receive the sound signal transmitted from the controller 150 and output it to the speaker 20.

In particular, the sound output terminal unit 120 may receive the module unconnected guidance voice signal from the control unit 150 and transmit it to the speaker 20. Here, the acoustic signal including the module unconnected guidance voice signal may be an analog signal, and the sound output terminal unit 120 may be implemented as an AUX terminal like the sound input terminal unit 110.

The one or more module connection terminal units 130 are electrically connected or disconnected from one or more additional modules for image output, image input, and the like related to artificial intelligence services.

Here, the one or more module connection terminal units 130 may include first module connection terminal units 132 to Nth module connection terminal units 136.

For example, the first module connection terminal unit 132 may be electrically connected to or disconnected from the display 40 displaying the corresponding image on the screen. The first module connection terminal 132 may be a universal serial bus (USB) terminal, a mini USB terminal, a micro USB terminal, or a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) terminal. Similarly, the connection terminal block connected to the beam projector 50, the camera 30, the control panel 60, etc., may be a USB terminal or a mini USB terminal or a micro USB terminal or a 35 pie input terminal.

In addition, the control panel 60, an up/down button for up/down sound output, a power button for turning on/off the power, a voice recognition button for voice recognition voice input, and short-range wireless communication (eg; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) may include a communication reset button to reset the connection.

The food recognition button is for inputting sound input through the microphone through voice recognition, and transmits a microphone signal to the service server only when the voice recognition button is pressed to determine whether or not a conversation voice or command according to voice recognition is performed. It is possible to provide a conversation service or a command processing service.

This may cause unnecessary data processing load, and voice recognition may be difficult if all the surrounding sounds are transmitted through the microphone to the service server for voice recognition.

Therefore, in the present invention, the control panel 50 is provided with a voice recognition button, and only the voice signal input while the voice recognition button is pressed is transmitted to the service server to perform a conversation service or a command processing service according to voice recognition.

The wireless communication unit 140 transmits and receives data from the service server 300, which is an artificial intelligence engine server, through a wireless Internet network.

The wireless communication unit 140 of the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) of the Wi-Fi communication module that can access the wireless Internet network through an instrument (AP) or Bluetooth that can access the wireless Internet network through Bluetooth communication with the tethering terminal (Bluetooth) module. The AP may be connected to a wireless Internet network, or the smartphone 400 may be directly connected through short-range wireless communication.

The controller 150 is a module that controls the overall function of the AI device 100.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when any one of the one or more additional modules is electrically connected to any one of the one or more module connection terminal parts 130,

The controller 150 generates module connection notification information to notify the service server 300 that any one additional module is connected, and transmits module connection notification information to the service server 300 through the wireless communication unit 140.

Here, the controller 150 may receive any one of the additional module identification information from any one of the additional modules connected to any one module connection terminal unit, and through this, may generate the module connection notification information. In other words, the module connection notification information may include any one additional module identification information.

Meanwhile, when the voice command data includes an operation related command of an unconnected additional module, which is an additional module that is not connected to one or more module connection terminal units 130 in the voice command data, the controller 150 provides service through the wireless communication unit 140. The module 300 may receive the unconnected guide voice data from the server 300 and convert the module unconnected guide voice data into an analog signal module unconnected guide voice signal and output the converted module. This allows the device user to recognize that the wrong voice command has been delivered.

For example, when the display 40 is electrically connected to the first module connection terminal portion 132, that is, when the connector of the display 40 is connected to the first module connection terminal portion 132, the controller 150 displays ( 40) may generate module connection notification information to notify the service server 300 that the connection is connected, and transmit module connection notification information to the service server 300 through the wireless communication unit 140.

Thereafter, the controller 150 may receive a voice command signal corresponding to the voice command of the device user through the sound input terminal unit 110 and convert it into voice command data, and service the voice command data through the wireless communication unit 140. It can be transmitted to the server 300.

Here, when the voice command data includes a command related to the operation of the display 40 (for example, “show me a △△ cartoon movie”, etc.), the module-coupled artificial intelligence device 100 is received through reception of module connection notification information. The service server 300, which recognizes that the display 40 is coupled to, can confirm that the operation-related command of the display 40 included in the voice command data is a valid command, and corresponds to the operation-related command of the display 40 The motion-related data (for example, "△△ cartoon movie" video data) may be searched and extracted from the Internet or an internal database and transmitted to the module-integrated AI device 100. Through this, the controller 150 may receive the related data (eg, content corresponding to a command) together with the display 40 operation control data and control the display 40 to output the content.

As another example, when looking at an arbitrary food and saying "you can eat that," the input voice is transmitted to the service server 300, and automatically responds to'take a photo' according to the reply of the service server 300. , How to take a photo. If the camera is said to be photographed toward the object, this voice signal is transmitted to the service server, and the camera is operated by a control command of the service server to take a picture. The photographed picture is transmitted to the service server, and the service server performs object recognition image processing to extract information about the food in the picture, and the food is pre-set guide information (e.g., whether to eat, not to eat, to eat a little, or to eat. Whether the AI device installed in the doll receives the information such as the information set by the user's parent or the administrator in advance, whether it is determined, or not, whether or not to eat the food, or not. You can tell by voice.

On the other hand, when the voice command data includes an operation-related command (eg, “take a picture”) of the camera 30 that is not connected to the one or more module connection terminal units 130, through reception of module connection notification information The service server 300 is a state in which the camera 30 is not connected to the module-integrated artificial intelligence device 100 and is a case in which a control command of the camera 30 is input, so it can be confirmed that it is an invalid command. Accordingly, the service server 300 generates module-unconnected voice data (eg, “the camera module is not connected”, etc.) and transmits it to the AI device 100, and the AI device 100 Output to the speaker to inform the user.

The power supply unit 160 supplies power to the artificial intelligence device 100. The power supply unit 160 may be any one of a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery, an alkaline battery, a lithium ion battery, and a lithium polymer battery.

In the present invention, since the artificial intelligence device 100 is installed and installed inside the body of the doll 200, the charging port for charging power is provided on the control panel 50, and the battery is charged through the charging port from the outside. Make it possible.

Therefore, the artificial intelligence device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be utilized in an artificial intelligence service providing learning content for infants because it can be embedded in stuffed dolls of various characters.

On the other hand, when the artificial intelligence device 100 of the present invention is mounted inside the doll 200, a heating problem arises inside the doll body filled with the cushioning material. Accordingly, a structure for discharging heat generated by the artificial intelligence device 100 to the outside is required.

5 and 6 are exemplary views of a mounting structure for mounting an artificial intelligence device to a doll according to the present invention.

The structure for attaching the artificial intelligence device 100 to the doll 200,

A pocket unit 220 for inserting and loading the artificial intelligence device 100 into the body of the doll 200;

A zipper unit 250 formed to insert or remove the artificial intelligence device 100 into the pocket unit 220;

The pocket part 220 is formed by opening a part of the outer shell 201 of the doll 200 formed, and a part of the surface of the artificial intelligence device 100 is exposed in the air to form a central penetrating part for heat dissipation and artificial function. And a shock absorbing member 210 that cushions an external shock that may be applied to the device 100.

A mesh 202 is buried in the through portion of the buffer member 210.

In addition, an elastic band 240 for fixing the artificial intelligence device 100 in close contact with the buffer member 210 may be further included.

In addition, in the present invention, a part of the outer shell of the case of the artificial intelligence device 100 forms a mesh-type heat dissipation part 101 through which air passes, and the heat dissipation part 101 forms a light tube part of the buffer member 210. It can be configured to be exposed to external air through.

The zipper portion 240 is shown in the drawing is disposed on the side of the buffer member 210, but is not limited thereto, the lower surface of the lower doll 200 of the buffer member 210 or the buffer member 210 It may be formed horizontally in the body portion of the upper doll. This can be formed in a suitable position according to the shape of the doll, the pocket portion 220, any one side is open to enable the artificial intelligence device 100 can be inserted, and the elastic band 240 can be fixed, It can be configured to be attached to the outer cover 201 of the doll by attaching a Velcro tape 230 to the cover-type tip of the cover portion of any one side of the pocket 220.

In this way, by constructing the AI device 100 in a structure in which the doll 200 is mounted inside the body, the buffer member 210 is used to cushion external shocks and to expose the heat dissipation unit 101 to the outside air. , It can release the heat of the artificial intelligence device 100 to the outside.

As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the microphone and speaker for voice input/output related to the AI service, the camera for video input related to the AI service, etc. are composed of a module type, and the module-integrated AI device 100 Since it can be coupled to or separated from, it is possible to configure various additional modules for artificial intelligence services according to the needs of the device user.

Hereinafter, an operation method of the module-coupled artificial intelligence device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a module-coupled AI device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The artificial intelligence device 100 starts operation when the power is turned on by pressing the power-on button through the control panel 60.

When the power is turned on, it is checked which one of the additional modules is electrically connected to one of the one or more module connection terminals 130. The artificial intelligence device 100 generates module connection notification information to notify the AI engine service server 300 that any one additional module is connected, and transmits module connection notification information to the service server 300 through a wireless Internet network. Transmit (S10).

Here, the module-integrated AI device 100 may receive any one of the additional module identification information from any one of the additional modules, and through this, may generate the module connection notification information.

After transmitting the module connection notification information to the AI engine service server 300 (S10), it is determined whether a voice recognition button is input (S20). The silver recognition button is provided on the control panel 60, and the user must press a voice recognition button to enter a command with a doll or a doll.

When there is a voice recognition button input, the voice signal input through the microphone 10 is converted into voice data and transmitted to the service server 300 through a wireless communication network (S30).

When there is no voice recognition button input, the microphone signal is not transmitted to the service server.

The service server 300 that receives the voice data analyzes the meaning of the voice data by a machine learning algorithm, generates a response voice for a conversation or a response voice according to a command, or extracts a command according to the meaning of the voice data By generating the corresponding command processing is fed back to the artificial intelligence device (100). The artificial intelligence device 100 receives conversation response or command processing information from the service server 300 (S40).

The artificial intelligence device 100 determines whether the response data received from the service server 300 is a conversation response or a command processing (S50). In the case of a command, the determination criterion includes information for controlling an additional module, and thus it is possible to determine whether it is a conversation response or a command.

In the case of a conversation response, a conversation service is provided by converting the response data received from the service server 300 into a voice signal and outputting it to the speaker 20 (S60).

For command data other than voice data in the conversation response determination, an additional module corresponding to a command is controlled, and content for command processing provided by a service server is output to the corresponding additional module to provide a command processing service (S70). .

That is, the artificial intelligence device 100 may receive motion-related data of any one additional module from the AI engine service server 300 through a wireless Internet network, and transmit the motion-related data to any one additional module Can.

On the other hand, in the command processing service step (S70), if the command related to the operation of the unconnected additional module, which is an additional module that is not connected to one or more module connection terminal units 130, is included in the voice command data, the artificial intelligence device ( 100) may receive the module unconnected guidance voice data from the artificial intelligence engine service server 300 through a wireless Internet network.

Thereafter, the artificial intelligence device 100 may convert the module unconnected guidance voice data into an analog signal module unconnected guidance voice signal, and allow the module unconnected guidance voice signal to be output as an audible sound through the speaker 20. have.

The operation process of the AI device 100 as described above may be implemented as a computer program, and the AI device 100 may be combined with a computer program to execute the process. In other words, the computer program is stored and installed in the AI device 100, so that the process is executed in the AI device 100.

On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention, the voice signal input through the microphone is converted to voice data and transmitted to the service server 300, and the conversation response or command processing is performed by the artificial intelligence voice recognition engine in the service server 300. It has been configured to be described, but is not limited thereto. That is, the AI device 100 stores a voice recognition module, a dialogue response according to the voice recognition, and a command processing library, recognizes the microphone voice, and extracts the corresponding dialogue response from the library according to the voice recognition to perform the dialogue Output as a response, extract the corresponding command processing information, and control the additional module according to the command processing to process the command. In the case of a command for downloading content in the command processing, the content may be requested by the service server, and the content may be downloaded in a streaming method or the like and output through an additional module.

In addition, install an app interworking with the artificial intelligence device 100 and service server 300 of the present invention on the smartphone 400, and through the app, the artificial intelligence device 100 transmits voice to the refrigerated doll 200. And, it is possible to provide a service so that the image captured by the doll 200 can be displayed on the smartphone 400 or to communicate with each other. That is, it is also possible to provide a voice conversation service between a smartphone user and a doll user through the artificial intelligence device 100 in the smartphone 400 and the doll 200.

As described above, when the smart phone 400 and the artificial intelligence device 100 can be connected directly or through a wireless communication network through short-range wireless communication, the smart phone may be recognized and processed as a single additional module during command processing. . For example, when the command "Call my mother" is input, the service server 300 directly connects to the mother's smartphone (however, the phone number of the mother's smartphone is registered in advance) by data communication and data. Using the voice communication function of communication, it is possible to interwork with the artificial intelligence device in the doll to enable voice communication.

In the above, even if all components constituting the embodiments of the present invention have been described as being combined and operated, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. That is, if it is within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively combined and operated.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: microphone 20: speaker
30: camera 40: display
50: beam projector 60: control panel
100: artificial intelligence device 101: heat dissipation unit
110: sound input terminal unit 120: sound output terminal unit
130: module connection terminal unit 140: wireless communication unit
150: controller 160: power supply
200: doll 201: outer shell
202: mesh member 210: buffer member
220: Pocket 230: Velcro tape
240: elastic band

Claims (5)

A conversation service system including an artificial intelligence device mounted on a doll and a service server connected to the artificial intelligence device through a wireless communication network is constructed, and the artificial intelligence device mounted on the doll communicates wirelessly with the service server to communicate with a user. As a conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular artificial intelligence device that provides a conversation service between dolls,
The artificial intelligence device receiving a user voice signal and transmitting it to a service server through a wireless communication network;
The service server automatically analyzes the received voice signal by an AI engine algorithm to generate a conversation response voice in the case of a conversation voice, and generates a conversation response voice or instruction processing information to generate and feedback the instruction processing information in the case of a command voice. Receiving the artificial intelligence device;
When the feedback information received by the artificial intelligence device is a conversation response voice, outputting a conversation response voice through a speaker to provide a conversation service;
If the feedback information received by the AI device is command processing information, controlling the corresponding additional module connected to the AI device mounted in the doll to perform command processing;
Modular artificial intelligence device equipped doll conversation service method comprising a.
The method according to claim 1,
The artificial intelligence device built into the doll,
A control panel equipped with a microphone for sound input, a speaker for sound output, and one or more additional modules and operation buttons; As an additional module, any one of a camera for video shooting, a touch sensor installed to detect a user touching a specific part of the doll, a display for outputting content as an image, and a beam projector for outputting content in a projection method One is included and connected, and the control panel includes a voice recognition button,
The AI device transmits the microphone input voice signal to the service server only when a voice recognition button is input. The conversation service method of a doll equipped with a modular AI device.
The method according to claim 1,
The artificial intelligence device,
A sound output terminal for connecting speakers; A sound input terminal for connecting a microphone; A plurality of module connection terminal parts connected to a plurality of additional modules including a camera, a control panel, and a tactile sensor; A power supply unit for supplying power with battery power; A wireless communication unit communicating with a smart phone or an artificial intelligence conversation service server through wireless communication;
The module connection terminal unit receives voice and transmits it through a wireless communication unit to a service server that provides an AI conversation service, and outputs a response voice responsive from the service server, and a dialogue service based on command processing information returned from the service server It is configured to include a controller that performs command processing services for controlling commands while communicating with a service server or a smartphone while controlling additional modules connected to the
The controller
Generating connection information of modules connected to the sound input terminal unit, sound output terminal unit, and module connection terminal unit, and transmitting corresponding module connection information to the service server,
When the service server generates command processing information, it checks whether an additional module corresponding to command processing is connected, and if the additional module for command processing is not connected, the artificial intelligence device sends a voice message indicating that the additional module is not connected. And, the AI device outputs a voice indicating that an additional module for processing a user's command is not connected, the conversation service method of the doll equipped with the modular AI device.
The method according to claim 1,
App for connecting to the service server through the wireless internet network, enabling data communication, connecting to the artificial intelligence device through short-range wireless communication, and providing an interactive service of dolls by interworking with the artificial intelligence device and the service server This installed smartphone is further included,
The smart phone transmits a voice signal from the AI device to a service server, or transmits a conversation response or command processing information from the service server to the AI device, and provides a voice call service by data communication with the AI device. Modular artificial intelligence device equipped with a doll conversation service method.
The method according to claim 1
The artificial intelligence device mounted in the doll,
When the power is turned on, checking the electrical connection with the additional module to generate module connection information, and transmitting the module connection information to the service server;
A voice recognition determination step of determining whether a voice recognition button is input;
A voice signal transmission step of receiving a microphone input signal in a state in which a food recognition button is input, converting it into voice data and transmitting it to a service server;
When the service server receiving the voice data from the AI device automatically generates a conversation response for the voice by voice recognition and analysis, or generates and responds to command processing information, the AI device returns from the service server A conversation response receiving step of receiving the received conversation response or command processing information;
A conversation service step of converting the voice data into a voice signal and outputting it to a speaker when a conversation response is received from the service server to provide a conversation service;
A command service step of controlling an additional module corresponding to the command to provide a command processing service when the data received in the conversation response receiving step is command processing information;
Modular artificial intelligence device equipped doll conversation service method, characterized in that to perform.

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