This application is related to a commonly-assigned copending application, (Attorney docket number US32185), entitled “MOTION CONTROLLER HAVING MICRO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSING MODULE”. The disclosure of the above-identified application is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to entertainment products, and particularly, to a boxing target and a compressible toy including a micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensing module.
2. Description of Related Art
In modern society, more and more people study boxing in their spare time. Unfortunately, a conventional boxing target is unable to provide an exact measurement of the force the user applies to a striking surface. As a result, the user is unable to adjust their striking force according to the impact applied to a striking target. People often strike a compressible toy for relaxation in their spare time too. However, a conventional compressible toy often can't provide an exact readout of the impact administered to a striking surface, which would give a user the knowledge and satisfaction from knowing when higher and higher levels of force are applied. Therefore, a boxing target and compressible toy capable of notifying the user of the impact of their striking force in real-time is desired.
Many aspects of the present boxing target and compressible toy can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present boxing target and compressible toy. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
Embodiment of the present boxing target and compressible toy having a micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensing module will now be described in detail below and with reference to the drawings. The MEMS is an integrated micro system including a micro sensor, a processor, a circuit for processing and controlling signals, an interface circuit, a communicator, and a power supply.
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The processing unit 122 is electronically connected to the MEMS sensor 121, and is configured for determining the values of the pressure according to the digital signals from the MEMS sensor 121. The processing unit 122 is a micro control unit. In an alternate embodiment, the processing unit 122 is an application-specific integrated circuit.
The transmitting unit 123 is electrically connected to the processing unit 122 and the control unit 125, and is configured for transmitting the values of the pressure from the processing unit 122 to the control unit 125. In the present embodiment, the transmitting unit 123 is a BLUETOOTH unit.
The power supply unit 124 is configured for supplying power to the transmitting unit 123 and the processing unit 122. In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 124 is a battery array. The A/C transducer 126 connects with the processing unit 122 and the power supply unit 124, and is configured for converting a voltage of the power supply unit 124 into a rated voltage for the processing unit 122. In an alternate embodiment, the A/C transducer 126 may be omitted.
The control unit 125 is configured for storing the value of the pressure calculated for a current blow, drawing a diagram reflecting how the pressure varies during a period of use, and controlling an operation of the terminal electronic apparatus 130 through the output interface circuit. In the present embodiment, the terminal electronic apparatus 130 is a wireless display able to wirelessly communicate with the target body 110. In an alternate embodiment, the terminal electronic apparatus 130 may be an audio device for directly broadcasting pressure values and/or other performance results. A user may be given many choices for type of the terminal electronic apparatus to use with the target body 110.
The MEMS pressure sensing module 121 is relatively small, sensitive, and has a quick response to any pressure. Therefore, a user is able to obtain more accurate pressure readings during use of the boxing target. In this manner, a user is able to adjust their striking force and compare with previous performances. In addition, users can seek to strike the boxing target 100 with a consistent pressure during a period of use to train or test his or her endurance.
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The shell 210 is capable of deforming under an exterior force and recover to its original shape upon cessation of force. The shell 210 can be made to resemble different things, such as an animal or person. The compressible member 270 and the MEMS pressure sensing module 220 are accommodated in the shell 210. The shell 210 has an output port (not shown) for communicating with the terminal electronic device 240. The output port and the MEMS pressure sensing module 220 are integrated in a printed circuit board (not shown) accommodated in the shell 210.
The compressible member 270 completely fills the shell 210. The compressible member 270 can define an opening (not shown) through which air can escape or be drawn in when the compressible member 270 is being compressed or recovering from compression.
The MEMS pressure sensing module 220 has the same configuration as the MEMS pressure sensing module 120. The MEMS pressure sensing module 220 includes a MEMS sensor 221, a processing unit 222, a transmitting unit 223, a power supply unit 224, a control unit 225 and an A/C transducer 226 which are all integrated on the printed circuit board. The MEMS sensor 221 seals the opening of the compressible member 270. When the compressible member 270 is compressed with an exterior pressure, the airflow applies an impact force equivalent to the pressure onto the MEMS sensor 221. The MEMS sensor 221 is capable of sensing the pressure according to the impact force and generating an electronic signal associated with the pressure value. In alternate embodiments, the compressible member 270 does not define the opening, and is directly disposed on a MEMS sensor 221.
The control unit 225 differs from the control unit 125 in that the control unit 225 stores predetermined values of mass and pressures, and video files and/or audio files associated with each. Once the processing unit 223 receives the values of the pressure transmitted from the control unit 225, it compares the pressure with the predetermined values, and finds the corresponding video files and or audio files.
The terminal electronic device 230 is a video device, which wirelessly communicated with the control unit 225. The terminal electronic device 230 is configured for broadcasting a video file under control of the control unit 225. In an alternate embodiment, the terminal electronic device 230 is a video device, or a device capable of broadcasting video and audio.
The MEMS pressure sensing module 221 is relatively small, sensitive, and has a quick response to any pressure. Therefore, the compressible toy is able to provide different videos and or audios so that a user will maintain their interest.
It is understood that the above-described embodiments are intended to illustrate rather than limit the disclosure. Variations may be made to the embodiments and methods without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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99110487 | Apr 2010 | TW | national |