FR2850831A1 - Pre-recorded vocal message transmitting device for product e.g. soft toy, package, has detector to detect movement of hand pressing product, and electronic system delivering vocal message based on detection to inform user about content - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has an electronic system placed inside the product package. A detector detects the movement or heat of the hand pressing the product or light on a simple photoelectric cell at time of opening of the package. The system delivers vocal message e.g. laugh, animal noise, speech, low content warning, song, etc., based on detection to inform user about the content of the package.

Description

The present invention relates to the use of a device

  autonomous electronics delivering a voice alert message for example of the level of quantity of product in a package, the need to close the package after use, or even an advertising message Frequently people are faced with a lack of product, their packaging being Obviously become empty without them having previously realized the very little product remaining, and that they did not have the reflex of refilling before the packaging became completely empty.

  This can pose problems of several kinds: the obligation of a special trip to restock, provided that a store is open and has it, but also a risk of lack of product for a few days if it- This is only available on order, which may be the case for special packaging, large capacity for example, or for products supplied by mail, or not common enough to be kept in permanent stock in store.

  These problems can in some cases be very serious, for example, in the case of certain medical or veterinary treatments which could thus be interrupted.

  The device object of the present invention, by sending a message, and this, from a certain predetermined low level, makes it possible to draw the attention of the user to the fact that he will soon reach the end of the product. . It can also, depending on the means of starting the electronic assembly adopted, make it possible to remind the need to close the packaging after use, or even broadcast an advertising message.

  This means of sending messages consists in the use of one of the numerous electronic systems currently on the market, autonomous, light, of very small size, such as an electronic chip, of the kind used in many toys. , cuddly toys and various gadgets, which are triggered by detection of movement, heat or light, and deliver their voice message which is very often a laugh, the sound of an animal, a few words, even a song.

  Arranged inside the packaging, at the bottom or on one of the sides, at a predetermined level according to its detection power and the wish of the manufacturer, this electronic message system will be triggered for example by movement or heat by hand coming to draw the product, or by the appearance of light on a simple photocell when opening the packaging. It will then function as an autonomous alarm device reminding the user that he will soon be out of product, and therefore that it would be good if he takes care now to restock, or that it is necessary to close the packaging properly to ensure good conservation of the product, or even simply or concomitantly send an advertising message. 10 The location of the electronic device inside the packaging and the type of message will be determined by a set of criteria including the sensitivity of the trigger, the type of product, the fact that the consumer collects the product by hand. naked or using a small shovel, a cup, or other utensil, or if the packaging must be closed after each intake of product, typical case of contact by light detection. The manufacturer's wishes may also be taken into account as regards the number of broadcasts of his voice message, knowing that this message, after the first broadcast, will be repeated each time the product is taken.

  This type of device, which weighs only a few grams, micro battery and mini speaker included, can be installed either during the manufacture of the packaging, or before filling the packaging, by the product manufacturer or the conditioner.

  This electronic device could very well be placed on the outside of the packaging, provided that it is protected from shocks, abrasions, humidity, and other agents likely to deteriorate it, and that the start-up is only triggered. depending on the level of product inside the packaging, or its opening.

  In order to avoid any triggering which could be due to movements outside the packaging, for example the passage of a person nearby, or the handling of this packaging, and in the case where the material constituting the packaging would not be sufficiently insulating by itself, the entire electronic system or at least the detection part could be isolated from the outside by an adhesive type device having for example a metallized face.

  This small electronic assembly can be presented inside a plastic sleeve, with the adhesive underside - 3 metallic or not, and the upper face made of flexible, opaque or transparent plastic, depending on whether detection occurs by means of the movement alone, by heat or by light. In this way, the electronic components will be both isolated from the contents and protected from ambient humidity. The plastics used to make this pouch can, if necessary, be food grade.

  The device which is the subject of the present invention is therefore particularly intended for use in flexible or rigid packaging, bags, pockets, cartons, cans, containing products which are generally drawn by hand, such as certain food products, pasta, sugars, flours, in family or collective packaging, or detergents, or even animal products, such as kibbles, litter, and many other products, this list not being exhaustive. It is also of particular interest for packaging whose proper preservation of products requires permanent closure.

  The present invention can find the same application interests for industrial packaging or tanks of 20 different volumes.

Claims (10)

  1) Device for transmitting a pre-recorded voice message on an autonomous electronic system characterized in that it is intended to inform the user of a container.   2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the message sent is an alert on the level of the product remaining inside the container and an invitation to restock, or a reminder of the need to close the container properly after use, or advertising information.   3) Device according to claim 2 characterized in that the starting of the electronic system is controlled by a detector reacting to movement, to heat or to light.   4) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the container is a packaging usable manually.   5) Device according to claim 4 characterized in that the electronic system is integral with the packaging.   6) Device according to claim 5 characterized in that the electronic transmitter system is placed inside the packaging.   7) Device according to claim 5 characterized in that the electronic transmitter system is placed outside the packaging.   8) Device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 characterized in that the electronic system is put in place during the manufacture of the packaging.   9) Device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 characterized in that the autonomous electronic device is housed in an adhesive pouch stuck inside a container.   10) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 30 3 characterized in that the container is an industrial packaging or a tank.