EP0985179A1 - Appareil electronique, de preference un livre electronique - Google Patents

Appareil electronique, de preference un livre electronique

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EP0985179A1
EP0985179A1 EP99903576A EP99903576A EP0985179A1 EP 0985179 A1 EP0985179 A1 EP 0985179A1 EP 99903576 A EP99903576 A EP 99903576A EP 99903576 A EP99903576 A EP 99903576A EP 0985179 A1 EP0985179 A1 EP 0985179A1
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display
electronic
data
housing
radio network
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Theodor Heutschi
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MONEC Mobile Network Computing Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F15/00—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
    • G06F15/02—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F15/00—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
    • G06F15/02—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators
    • G06F15/025—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators adapted to a specific application
    • G06F15/0283—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators adapted to a specific application for data storage and retrieval
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S345/00—Computer graphics processing and selective visual display systems
    • Y10S345/901—Electronic book with display

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  • Electronic device preferably an electronic book
  • the invention relates to an electronic device, preferably an electronic book according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • EP-A 039061 1 a book is described with a floppy disk as memory.
  • the mechanical part of this memory is sensitive to impacts, requires a lot of space and is far too expensive. This makes these books clumsy and too voluminous. You also need additional buttons for commands to operate the floppy disk.
  • the present invention was based on the object of creating an electronic device of the type mentioned at the outset which operates with as few components as possible and is as simple as possible to operate.
  • the electronic book is intended to be a universal communication device which the user can use anytime and anywhere.
  • this device is suitable to be designed as an electronic book with the representation of only one book page. This makes it more manageable, cheaper and can be used - 3 -
  • Such an automatic dispenser can be placed anywhere and can e.g. be programmed with the latest information at any time via a telephone line (cable, light waves or radio) or a television cable.
  • a telephone line capable, light waves or radio
  • the easiest way to transfer the data from the automatic dispenser to the electronic book is by means of a plug, a cable or a modulated electromagnetic wave, e.g. through an infrared light beam or the radio network for telephone transmission.
  • an internal integrated communication unit it is also conceivable for an internal integrated communication unit to be present, with the aid of which it is possible via the existing GSM radio network (Global System for Mobile Communications) or via GPRS (General Packet Radio Systems) / EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) other transmission facilities - for example satellites - book data, magazines, newspapers, travel guides, train schedules, stock exchange data etc. can be stored directly in the electronic book.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • GPRS General Packet Radio Systems
  • EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
  • the electronic book consists of a housing, a display, an electronic circuit, a memory, a receiver of data from the system, input means and an energy source which e.g. can be rechargeable by means of solar cells or thermoelectric generators.
  • the solar cell can be present on the back of the display and thus have a sufficiently large area to be able to supply the integrated accumulator as an energy source of the electronic book with sufficient current and thus to ensure great functional autonomy of the electronic book.
  • the housing is made of plastic, so that it is easy, stable and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • a solid storage is provided as internal storage, which works without mechanical parts and can be recharged with every new choice of magazines etc.
  • An LCD which is designed as a liquid crystal display, is particularly suitable as a display.
  • Well-distributed backlighting is advantageously provided so that you can work without external light, e.g. when lying in bed, can read the document. It is also conceivable that the display is mechanical in order to display Braille for the blind.
  • the electronic device is very advantageously equipped with a loudspeaker, a microphone and also with a video camera. This allows video conferences to be held with one or more participants via a telephone, television or radio connection. At the same time, users can navigate the Internet and obtain and download data or information of any kind.
  • the device can also be used with voice control and voice output. With this help, visually impaired people can move around the information society network without outside help. 5 -
  • the conventional reading medium such as books, magazines, newspapers, documents etc. consists of printed paper.
  • the resources used for this are limited.
  • printed paper is poorly suited for storing or archiving data. Only a limited number of books or documents can be carried on the way or while traveling. Another problem is the timeliness of the data. A lot of information in books, newspapers, travel guides and other documents is out of date and unusable after a relatively short time. All these disadvantages have the consequence that newspaper and book publishers can only sell their products through intermediate sales outlets known as newspaper stands and bookstores. At any place in the world, the latest information is available in seconds and can be transferred to the electronic book.
  • the ergonomics and price advantages of the present invention far outweigh those of conventional print media.
  • the related information and data are charged to the customer or reader (clearing).
  • Billing can be done via a GSM chip card, SIM card, SET, credit card, micropayment or other suitable payment systems.
  • 1 is a block diagram of the overall solution with interfaces to the Internet
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of an electronic device according to the invention.
  • Fig. 1 1 is a side view of the device of Fig.10
  • FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of the device according to FIG. 10.
  • the block diagram in FIG. 1 shows an electronic bookstore as an example, which is connected online to the Internet via an interface.
  • the various books, magazines, newspapers, documents are electronically stored in a database.
  • the electronic bookshop has an accounting system that allows the provider of data to bill the data retrieved.
  • the electronic data can be selected via the network by means of a system, which can be, for example, a computer or a TV set, and loaded into its own memory.
  • the system transfers the electronic data to a reader (electronic book).
  • the system and the reader have an accounting system and an interface with which the data are transmitted.
  • the reader has an automatic Solid memory that can store several of the selected files.
  • the reader has its own power supply and can therefore be used anywhere.
  • the data in the memory can be managed and called up via the input control.
  • the output control transmits the stored data to the operator optically, acoustically or via Braille.
  • Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of the system for data transmission in which the various components are listed.
  • the system consists of a screen with a touch screen sensor and driver for visual output or control, an interface to the Internet and an interface to the electronic book.
  • the interfaces can consist of a plug, a cable or a modulated electromagnetic wave.
  • the accounting can be controlled via a pin code.
  • the time is controlled by a clock.
  • the facility may include a cash entry device or a credit card reader.
  • the system can be connected to a speech recognition system using a data selector or a microphone and can be controlled so that any data can be selected and transmitted.
  • a microprocessor controls the entire data flow via the program and data memory.
  • the power supply consists of a power pack and an autonomous accumulator that can be operated by a solar cell.
  • Fig. 3 shows a block diagram of an electronic device with an LCD screen with backlighting.
  • the backlight can optionally be switched on. This function is particularly helpful in poor lighting.
  • Other techniques for presenting information that offer the same effect are also conceivable. This could work, for example, by means of different conductor layers applied on top of one another on a glass plate.
  • the electronic device has an additional built-in touch screen sensor for function control.
  • An interface for the data transmission from the system in FIG. 2 is built into the electronic book FIG. 3.
  • the interfaces can consist of a plug, a cable or a modulated electromagnetic wave.
  • the accounting can be controlled via a pin code.
  • the time is controlled by a clock.
  • the electronic book can be controlled via a microphone connected to a speech recognition device so that any data in the memory can be selected and displayed on the LCD screen. All reading functions can be activated via voice input. The reading functions can also be activated using a conventional keyboard. Control by means of brain waves, which are removed from the user's brain via suitable electrodes or sensors, is also conceivable.
  • Another option for outputting information can be a braille module or a loudspeaker that is controlled by means of a speech synthesizer.
  • a microprocessor controls the entire data flow via the program and data memory.
  • the power supply consists of a power supply and an autonomous accumulator that can be operated by a solar cell.
  • the electronic book can be individually adjusted or adapted to the needs of the user. In order to achieve the greatest possible acceptance and user-friendliness among users, the reader is developed and built according to the latest ergonomic objectives.
  • Keys or a proximity switch can be provided as input means, the latter advantageously having an inductive or capacitive effect, or switching by means of sound wave or infrared scanning and which show can be combined by a magnet that can only be operated by the person who owns the corresponding part and knows the functions.
  • An acoustic signal can also be provided as the input means, the device being able to be tuned to a specific frequency, frequency spectrum or voice, or brain waves could also serve as input means, in which one or more detectors are attached to the head at defined locations and depending on the situation Thoughts can command the input center.
  • FIG. 4 shows an electronic kiosk (e-newsstand), in which the user receives a selection of the latest newspapers and magazines from all over the world on his electronic book.
  • the accounting for the related information is made possible by means of a money entry device, a credit card acceptance or a pin code.
  • Fig. 5 shows an electronic bookstore (e-bookstore) in which the user receives a selection of books and documents on his electronic book.
  • e-bookstore electronic bookstore
  • Fig. 6 shows an electronic travel guide (e-travel guide), in which the user can read the searched travel information (city map, map, sights, etc.) on his electronic book.
  • e-travel guide electronic travel guide
  • Fig. 7 shows a computer, PC or a TV with an interface to the Internet. All data, information and offers worldwide according to FIGS. 4 to 6 can be transmitted to the electronic book. The accounting of the related information takes place via credit cards or pin code.
  • FIG 9 shows an electronic shoping catalog (e-shoping) which is transmitted to the electronic books in accordance with the needs and shopping habits of the users.
  • e-shoping electronic shoping catalog
  • FIG. 10 shows an electronic device 8 according to the invention in a view of how a user can carry it with him.
  • This is expediently provided with external dimensions between 12 x 18 cm and 24 x 32 cm.
  • It consists of a frame or housing 9, a display 10, an antenna 4, a station 15 for receiving or transmitting via radio network, such as via GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), GRPS (General Packet Radio Services), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), satellites etc. and a user interface 5, 6, 7 designed as a touch screen.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • GRPS General Packet Radio Services
  • EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
  • satellites etc. and a user interface 5, 6, 7 designed as a touch screen.
  • a command switch 5 for the stored book or magazine can be used for this Scroll forward or backward or display a specific or predetermined page.
  • an indicated loudspeaker 2 and a video camera 3 are additionally integrated in the frame-shaped housing 9.
  • the user interface can consist of a touch screen LCD on which the various functions are shown as graphic objects. To start the functions, just tap the corresponding symbol with your finger. Every user can design his own ergonomic user interface. Both the symbols and the placement can be freely - 11 -
  • the command keys allow the user to enter additions and notes to individual text passages.
  • a text passage is marked with the finger and notes of any length can be entered with a virtual keyboard. These notes are then linked to the selected text and saved as a hyperlink.
  • the electronic book can communicate via integrated interfaces with peripheral devices such as PC, laptop, printer, scanner, headphones, mouse etc. and exchange data.
  • the flat device 8 shown in the side view is provided with a height of approximately 1 to 3 cm. This results in the desired lightweight design, through which the device 8 is very handy and still offers a large display surface.
  • FIG. 12 shows the electronic device 8 in a block diagram.
  • this device 8 there are a microprocessor unit 22 with a controller 23 (CPU) as central components.
  • This electronic data exchange is used, in particular, for receiving and storing data received from this peripheral device 27.
  • the input means for controlling the device 8 are provided as a touch screen 5, 6, 7 on the display 10.
  • the station 15 is responsible for receiving and sending signals via a radio network, by means of which electronic data, such as e-mails, faxes, data from the Internet or the like, can be exchanged via the radio network and visualized on the display (10).
  • the peripheral device 27 or the radio network can be used to load electronic data, for example electronic books, magazines, stock exchange prices, learning software, programs etc.
  • the data buses and communication paths are indicated with the arrows shown. - 12 -
  • a telephone device with a loudspeaker 2 and a microphone 29 with an associated processor 30 or an interface for connection with a headphone is integrated, which enables telephoning via the radio network.
  • a video camera 3 and an evaluation unit 31 are also integrated, which enable the user to be visualized for video conference calls or the like.
  • the receiving or transmitter station 15 is equipped with a SIM chip card 36 and is designed as a multiband 37, which enables data exchange from several local and national regions of radio networks or via a satellite connection 38.
  • the energy source 25 is advantageously formed by an accumulator which can be charged by a solar cell 34 and by the power supply via a connectable battery charger 35.
  • the invention is sufficiently demonstrated with the above statements.
  • the device could also be equipped with additional options, such as, for example, an electronic speaker with recognition of text passages or with further input means which are carried out via voice control, acoustic signals, optical signals, brain waves, proximity switches or mechanically activatable switches.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil électronique (8) comportant un boîtier (9), un affichage (10), des moyens d'entrée, un microprocesseur, une commande, une mémoire, une source d'énergie, et une ou plusieurs interfaces pour l'échange de données avec un appareil périphérique. L'affichage (10), qui se présente de préférence sous la forme d'un écran à cristaux liquides, est d'une taille telle qu'il permet sensiblement la représentation d'une page d'un livre d'une grandeur normale, cet affichage (10) étant intégré à un boîtier (9) plat, en forme de cadre. Les moyens d'introduction servant à la commande de l'appareil se présentent sous la forme de commandes tactiles sur l'affichage (10). Une station (15), servant à la réception et à l'émission de signaux par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau radio, permet l'échange de données électroniques, par exemple des courriers électroniques, des télécopies, des données provenant d'Internet ou analogues, qui peuvent être visualisées sur l'affichage (10). L'appareil électronique selon l'invention présente un avantage important résidant dans le fait qu'il peut être très léger et très maniable, d'une utilisation polyvalente et qu'il dispose d'un écran relativement grand.
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