JP2013088837A - Multifunctional cartoon reproduction device, multifunctional cartoon reproduction method and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a rendering effect to further promote interest and enjoyment of a user by reproducing a rendered image and sound corresponding to a portion of a scene in which the user is most probably interested in terms of rendering among scenes developed in each page of a comic book, when a contract operation is made from a screen to the portion of the scene.SOLUTION: A retrieval section 53 inputs a page number of image data of a cartoon being displayed, and retrieves a rendering management number corresponding to the page number and a position of a specified point from a rendering management storage section 23b, using the page number and the position of the specified point as keys. A rendering file reading section 55 reads rendering parameters and a rendering file corresponding to the rendering management number from a rendering file storage section 23c, using the rendering management number as a key. When the rendering file is image data, an image rendering processing section 61 performs image rendering processing to the image data to reproduce and output it to a display control section 29 on the basis of the rendering parameters. When the rendering file is sound data, a sound rendering processing section 63 performs sound rendering processing to the sound data to reproduce and output it to a sound control section 25 on the basis of the rendering parameters.

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus, a multi-functional cartoon reproducing method and a computer program capable of reproducing comic image data and audio data related to comic image data.

  Conventionally, as a device for displaying comics, each page of a comic book generally sold as a book is converted into image data by a scanner, and the image data is stored in a server device as image data of an electronic comic. What is displayed on an electronic book display device by downloading the image data of the electronic comic book is known.

Conventionally, as a device for displaying comics, a “cartoon browsing device” described in Patent Document 1 has been reported.
Patent Document 1 stores page data representing at least one comic page image including at least one comic frame image and related image data related to the comic frame image, and is represented by the page data. The comic page image is displayed on the display screen of the display device, and at least a part of the comic frame image included in the comic page image displayed on the display screen is superimposed on the part based on the related image data. A technique of enlarging and displaying is disclosed.

In particular, a technology that accepts input for specifying a comic frame image included in a comic page image displayed on the display screen, and displays at least a portion of the specified comic frame image in an enlarged manner by superimposing it on that portion. Is disclosed.
In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a comic page image is displayed on the display screen, and a part of the frame image included in the page image is enlarged to display a comic displayed on the display screen. It has the advantage that it can be displayed in a readable manner for the reader (viewer).

JP 2002-279398 A

However, although the conventional “cartoon browsing device” has one function of enlarging and displaying a part of a frame image, there is a problem that the user gets bored with one function.
Therefore, it provides users with various ways of enjoying by having various directing functions for scenes that are likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. It is anxious that.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above. For the purpose of the present invention, a screen is displayed on a scene where a user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of a comic. When there is a touch operation from above, by playing the production image and production sound according to the location of the scene, it is possible to give a production effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and further enhances the user's interest and enjoyment. An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus, a multi-functional cartoon reproducing method and a computer program that can be expanded.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that at least one page of comic image data for one page is displayed on a display screen, and audio for reproducing audio data related to the comic image data. Reproduction means, and based on a touch operation performed on a specific position on the display screen, at least one of image data and audio data corresponding to the specific position is output as a production content to reproduce the multi-function comic A multi-function comic reproducing device for storing a first storage unit storing comic image data for a plurality of pages, a page number of comic image data, and a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number A second storage unit for storing the production management number corresponding to the designated point area indicating the third, and a third storage for storing the production parameter and the production file corresponding to the production management number. A memory unit, a comic display unit for reading one-page comic image data from the first storage unit and displaying it on the display screen, and a position for detecting the position of the indication point according to the touch operation on the display screen Using the detection means and the page number of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, the production management number corresponding to the page number and the designated point position is searched from the second storage unit. Using the search management number as the search result as a key, reading means for reading the production parameter and production file corresponding to the production management number from the third storage unit, and the read production file as image data In some cases, an image effect processing means for performing image effect processing on the image data based on the read effect parameters and reproducing the image data, and the read effect file If a voice data is a multifunctional cartoon reproducing apparatus characterized by comprising a sound effect processing means for reproducing by performing audio effect process on the audio data based on the read presentation parameters.

  According to the present invention, when a touch operation is performed from the screen on a scene where the user is highly likely to have directing interest in the scene developed on each page of the comic, By reproducing the production image and production sound according to the location, it is possible to provide a production effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing the communication sequence between the multi-function comics reproduction device 1 and distribution server 13 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating more about the structure of the table memorize | stored in the memory part 23 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (1st page) by the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 3) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-function comics reproducing device 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (2nd page) by the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display area for displaying the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (3rd page) by the multi-functional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display area for displaying the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-function comics reproducing device 1 concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a sound pressure level and time as an effect by the multi-function comics reproduction device 1 concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<First Embodiment>
With reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. 1, the structure of the multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, a tablet-type or notebook-type personal computer is applied to the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 1, the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 is connected to a distribution server 13 via the Internet 11. The database unit (referred to as DB unit) 15 provided in the distribution server 13 stores multifunctional comic data of various comics, and the multifunctional comic data read from the database unit (referred to as DB unit) 15 is distributed. It is downloaded to the multi-function cartoon player 1 via the server 13 and the Internet 11.

The multi-function comic reproduction device 1 includes, as hardware, a communication control unit 21, a memory unit 23, a voice control unit 25, a speaker 27, a display control unit 29, a display unit 31, a touch pad unit 33, a touch pad control unit 35, and a control. A portion 37 is provided.
The communication control unit 21 performs packet communication with the distribution server 13 via the Internet 11 in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol. From the distribution server 13, comic image data, an effect management table, an effect file / effect parameter management table, an effect Download files, production parameters, etc. as multi-function comic data.

The memory unit 23 includes a comic data storage unit 23a for storing comic image data and audio data for a plurality of pages, an instruction indicating a page number of the comic image data and a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number. There is an effect management storage unit 23b that stores an effect management number corresponding to the point area, and an effect file storage unit 23c that stores an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number.
The effect file stored in the effect file storage unit 23c preferably stores image data indicating the contents of the advertisement screen and sound data indicating the contents of the advertisement sound.

The audio control unit 25 reads the audio data into the audio memory s1, reproduces it as an audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 27, and reads the audio data subjected to the audio effect processing into the audio memory s2 and reproduces it as an audio signal. 27.
The display control unit 29 reads the comic image data for one page into the image memory g1 and displays it on the display screen of the display unit 31, and also reads the image data subjected to the image effect processing into the image memory g2 to display the display unit 31. On the display screen.

On the display screen of the display unit 31, a touch pad unit 33 having the same shape as the display screen is attached on the display screen.
Specifically, in the touch pad portion 33, a cover glass is disposed on the uppermost layer, and a film with a conductive film or a film with a pressure-sensitive resistance film is disposed on the lower surface. In the display unit 31, a polarizing plate, a glass substrate, a color filter, a liquid crystal alignment film, a glass substrate, and a polarizing plate are arranged from the uppermost layer downward. In addition, below the display part 31, it arrange | positions in order of the diffusion sheet, the light-guide plate which guides LED light to the whole plane, and a reflective film.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the position is expressed using (x, y) coordinates with respect to the plane 33 a on the touch pad unit 33, while the display screen on the display unit 31 is displayed. On the other hand, the position is expressed by using (X, Y) coordinates, and x = X and y = Y for simplification of description.
The touch pad control unit 35 is connected to the touch pad unit 33, and outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip when, for example, the fingertip contacts the touch pad unit 33.
The control unit 37 has a flash memory 37a (not shown) and a timer, and after starting an OS (operation system) stored on the flash memory 37a, the application software is selected by the user selecting a desired application software. The software starts up.

For example, when multi-function comic reproduction software is selected as one of the application software, each software module (hereinafter referred to as the multi-function comic reproduction software) booted on the flash memory 37a provided in the control unit 37 is selected. , Called a module).
FIG. 1 shows a general-purpose module and a multi-function comic reproduction software module that are stored in the flash memory 37a in the control unit 37 so as to be executable.

First, a general-purpose module will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG.
The browser unit 41 is a module for transmitting a designated URL code from the communication control unit 21 to the distribution server 13 via the Internet, and downloading and browsing a home page.
The touch analysis unit 43 calculates the speed (size), speed (size and direction), and acceleration (size change and / or direction) of the contact point. The touch analysis unit 43 detects contact, contact movement, and interruption on the touch pad unit 33, determines whether various operations related to detection of the contact operation, for example, contact operation has occurred, and the movement of the contact operation is performed. In addition to determining whether or not there is a touch, the movement on the touch pad unit 33 is tracked to determine whether or not the contact operation has been blocked (that is, whether or not the contact operation has been released). Thereby, the touch analysis unit 43 detects a + page turning movement operation or a -page turning movement operation. The touch analysis unit 43 outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position.

The image processing unit 45 converts the input image data into an image data format that can be processed by the display control unit 29 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. Output to.
The voice processing unit 47 performs conversion processing on the input voice data into a voice data format that can be processed by the voice control unit 25 in order to eliminate differences in expression method and compression method. Output to.
The general-purpose module described above will be described as being preinstalled in a flash memory provided in the control unit 37 at the time of factory shipment.

Next, the execution operation by each module of the multi-function comic reproduction software will be described.
The comic controller 51 activates the browser unit 41 to download multi-function comic data, and stores the multi-function comic data in the memory unit 23. Further, the comic controller 51 manages the page of the comic image data being displayed, and the comic image of the corresponding page is read from the comic data storage unit 23a in response to an instruction by the page turning movement from the touch analysis unit 43. Control to read data.

  The search unit 53 inputs the page number of the comic image data being displayed from the comic control unit 51, inputs the presence / absence of contact with the touch pad unit 33 from the touch analysis unit 43, and the position of the indication point. The production management number corresponding to the page number and the position of the designated point is searched from the production management storage unit 23b using the page number of the cartoon image data in the middle and the position of the designated point as keys.

The effect file reading unit 55 reads an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number from the effect file storage unit 23c using the effect management number as the search result as a key.
The SW 57 determines the identifier of the data output from the comic data storage unit 23a, and outputs the image data to the image processing unit 45 if it is image data. Further, the SW 57 determines the identifier of the data output from the comic data storage unit 23a, and outputs audio data to the audio processing unit 47 when audio data is present separately from the image data.

  The SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or the effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and outputs the effect file or the effect parameter to the image effect processing unit 61 if it is image data. Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or the effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and outputs the effect file or the effect parameter to the sound effect processing unit 63 if it is audio data.

When the input effect file is image data, the image effect processing unit 61 performs image effect processing on the image data based on the input effect parameters and reproduces the image data, and controls the display of the reproduced image data. To the unit 29.
When the input effect file is sound data, the sound effect processing unit 63 performs sound effect processing on the sound data based on the input effect parameters and reproduces the sound data, and performs sound control on the reproduced sound data. To the unit 25.

  The browser unit 41, the touch analysis unit 43, the image processing unit 45, the voice processing unit 47, the comic control unit 51, the search unit 53, the effect file reading unit 55, SW57, SW59, the image effect processing unit 61, and the sound effect described above. The processing unit 63 and the like are program modules stored in the flash memory 37a (not shown). The CPU (not shown) reads out and executes from the flash memory 37a, and uses a RAM (not shown) as a working memory in the process. Thus, these processes are executed. Note that data transfer between different program modules is processed using a RAM (not shown).

Next, with reference to the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 2 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, the communication sequence between the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 and the distribution server 13 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function comic reproduction The operation of the device 1 will be described.
First, the ID registration process will be described.
When the user performs a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33 with respect to the position of the browser icon on the display screen, the touch position is output from the touch pad control unit 35 to the control unit 37. Here, the control unit 37 determines that the contact position is within the area of the browser icon, and the control unit 37 activates the browser unit 41. Thereby, the operation screen of the browser unit 41 is displayed.

Next, when the user inputs the URL code of the distribution server 13 from the operation screen in step S <b> 5, in step Se <b> 1, the browser unit 41 transmits an HP request to the distribution server 13 via the communication control unit 21 and the Internet 11.
The distribution server 13 that has received this HP request generates an ID registration page. In step Se2, the distribution server 13 transmits this ID registration page to the multi-function comic reproducing device 1.

  Next, in step Se10, in step Se3, in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 that has received this ID registration page, the browser unit 41 opens the ID registration page on the screen, for example, “aaa” as the user ID, mail address "Aaa@bbbbb.jp", "ccccc" as the password, "dddddd" as the name, etc. are entered as ID registration information. When the “Send” button is pressed, the browser unit 41 transmits the ID registration information from the communication control unit 21 to the distribution server 13.

Next, the distribution server 14 that has received the ID registration information registers the received ID registration information in the DB unit 15 and performs an ID registration process. As a result, as the ID registration information, the mail address, password, and name corresponding to the user ID are registered in the DB unit 15 as one record.
Next, the distribution server 13 generates an ID registration completion page to which the “menu” button is added. In step Se <b> 4, the distribution server 13 transmits this ID registration completion page to the multi-function comic reproduction device 1.

Next, multi-function comic data distribution processing will be described.
After completing the ID registration, the multifunctional cartoon reproducing device 1 on the user side displays an ID registration completion page with a “menu” button added.
When the user presses the “menu” button from the display screen, the browser unit 41 inputs a URL code indicating a “menu” request. In step S <b> 15, in step Se <b> 11, the browser unit 41 transmits an HP request including a “menu page” request to the distribution server 13 via the communication control unit 21 and the Internet 11.
Upon receiving this HP request, the distribution server 13 generates a menu page having a plurality of titles relating to multi-function comic data that can be distributed. In step Se12, the distribution server 13 transmits this menu page to the multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus 1.

  In the multi-function cartoon player 1 that has received this menu page, the browser unit 41 displays the menu page on the screen of the display unit 31. As a result, a “title” button for a plurality of multi-function comic data is displayed. When one desired “title” button is pressed by the user, in step Se20, in step Se13, the browser unit 41 sends a download request for downloading the multi-function comic data indicated by the title. 13 to send.

The distribution server 13 that has received the download request searches the DB unit 15 using the title included in the download request as a key, and reads out the multi-function comic data and the execution file corresponding to the title from the DB unit 15. Next, in step Se14, the multi-function comic data and the execution file are transmitted to the multi-function comic reproducing device 1.
Next, in step S <b> 25, in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 that has received the multi-function comic data and the execution file from the distribution server 13, the control unit 37 stores the multi-function comic data and the execution file in the memory unit 23.
As a result, the multifunctional cartoon data and the execution file are stored in the memory unit 23.

Next, the installation process will be described.
First, the control unit 37 displays “Do you want to install?”, “Yes”, “No” on the screen of the display unit 31.
If the user presses the “Yes” button, the control unit 37 starts installation in step S30.

In this installation, the control unit 37 stores the comic image data and audio data for a plurality of pages included in the multi-function comic data stored in the memory unit 23 in the comic data storage unit 23a.
Further, the control unit 37 stores the production management number corresponding to the page number of the comic image data and the designated point area indicating the specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number in the production management storage unit 23b.
Further, the control unit 37 stores the effect parameter and the effect file corresponding to the effect management number in the effect file storage unit 23c.

Next, the control unit 37 installs the execution file stored in the memory unit 23 in the flash memory 37 a provided in the control unit 37.
As a result, in the flash memory 37a provided in the control unit 37, the comic control unit 51, the search unit 53, the effect file reading unit 55, SW57, SW59, and image effect processing are provided as modules of the multi-function comic reproduction software. The unit 61 and the sound effect processing unit 63 are installed. In addition, a “cartoon” icon is registered in the desktop screen folder of the flash memory 37 a by the control unit 37.

Next, with reference to the table shown in FIG. 4, the configuration of the memory unit 23 provided in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 will be described in more detail.
The memory unit 23 includes a comic data storage unit 23a, an effect management storage unit 23b, and an effect file storage unit 23c.
In the comic data storage unit 23a, as shown in FIG. 4A, comic image data names (Mg1 to Mgn) and audio data names (Ms1 to Msn) corresponding to the pages (P1 to Pn) are stored. The comic / image sound table 23at is stored. The comic data storage unit 23a stores comic image data (Mg1 to Mgn) and audio data (Ms1 to Msn) for a plurality of pages (P1 to Pn).

  In the effect management storage unit 23b, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), comic page numbers P1 to Pn and designated point areas (Sa, Ea) indicating a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page numbers. The production management number N corresponding to is stored as the production management table 23bt. In the designated point area, the start point position Sa and the end point position Ea form a set of records, and the area from the start point position Sa to the end point position Ea is regarded as an effective contact operation.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the effect file storage unit 23c stores the effect parameter name (APG, APS) and the effect file name (G, S) corresponding to the effect management number N. It has a table 23ct. The effect file storage unit 23c stores effect parameters (APG, APS), effect files (G, S), and the like.

Next, the operation of the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, when the user turns on the power (not shown) of the multi-functional cartoon player 1, the OS stored in the flash memory 37a is activated by the control unit 37, and the “cartoon” icon on the desktop screen is displayed on the display unit 31. Is displayed.

  When the user performs a touch operation on the “manga” icon on the touch pad unit 33, the touch pad control unit 35 outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 determines that the received coordinates (x, y) are the area of the “manga” icon. Next, the touch analysis unit 43 outputs an activation command to the comic control unit 51 that is a software module. Thereby, the comic controller 51 starts the control shown in the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S50, the comic controller 51 sets page p = 1 as an initialization process.
Next, in step S55, the comic control unit 51 reads the data of page p from the comic data storage unit 23a and reproduces this data.
That is, the page p data (Mg1 or Ms1) read from the comic data storage unit 23a is input to the SW 57. In SW57, when the identifier of the input data is an identifier indicating image data (for example, a bitmap identifier such as PNG, BMP, JPEG, TIF, etc.), the image data Mg1 is sent to the image processing unit 45. Output.

Next, the image processing unit 45 converts the input image data Mg1 into an image data format that can be processed by the display control unit 29 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. The subsequent image data is output to the image memory g1 of the display control unit 29.
The display control unit 29 reads the comic image data for one page into the image memory g 1 and displays it on the display screen of the display unit 31.
As a result, the initial screen (first page) shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, page p data (Mg1 or Ms1) read from the comic data storage unit 23a is input to the SW 57. In SW57, when the identifier of the input data is an identifier indicating audio data (for example, MIDI, WMA, WAV, AU, AIFF, MP3, AVI, MPEG, etc.), the audio data Ms1 is converted into an audio processing unit. Output to 47.

Next, the voice processing unit 47 performs a conversion process on the input voice data Ms1 to a voice data format that can be processed by the voice control unit 25 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. The subsequent audio data is output to the audio memory s1 of the audio control unit 25.
The audio control unit 25 reads the comic audio data for one page into the audio memory s 1, reproduces it, and outputs it to the speaker 27.
As a result, the theme BGM corresponding to the initial screen (first page) shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a way to enjoy BGM reproduction synchronized with the image.

Next, in step S <b> 60, the comic control unit 51 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S65, the comic controller 51 determines whether or not the touch analysis unit 43 has detected a touch operation. Here, when the touch analysis unit 43 has not detected the contact operation, the process returns to step S55.
On the other hand, when the touch analysis unit 43 detects a touch operation, in step S70, the comic control unit 51 determines whether the touch operation is a + page turning movement operation for shifting to the next page or the previous page. It is determined whether the operation is a page turning movement operation for shifting to. Here, if this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a -page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S75, the comic controller 51 sets page p = p + 1 in order to respond to the touch operation for turning the page. Thereby, the page of the manga displayed on the display unit 31 is shifted to the next page. Subsequently, it progresses to step S55 and the process mentioned above is repeated.
Note that each time the process of step S75 is performed, the page p becomes larger and eventually reaches the final page, but is not directly related to the feature of the present invention. The description is omitted.

In step S77, the comic controller 51 sets page p = p−1 in order to respond to the touch operation for turning the page. Thereby, the page of the manga displayed on the display unit 31 is shifted to the previous page. Subsequently, it progresses to step S55 and the process mentioned above is repeated.
Note that each time the process of step S77 is performed, the page p becomes smaller and eventually reaches the first page, but is not directly related to the feature of the present invention. The description is omitted.

In the above-described processing, when there is a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33 and it is not a touch operation for turning the page, there is a possibility that a desired position on the touch pad unit 33 is intentionally touched. .
Therefore, in step S80, the comic controller 51 outputs a touch analysis command to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 detects the contact position (x, y) on the touch pad unit 33 and outputs the contact position (x, y) to the search unit 53.
Next, in step S85, the comic controller 51 manages the comic page being displayed (step S75), so the page number p currently displayed is extracted and output to the search unit 53.

Next, in step S90, the search unit 53 inputs the page number p of the displayed comic from the comic control unit 51, and inputs the contact position (x, y) from the touch analysis unit 43 to the touch pad unit 33. Then, the production management number corresponding to the page number of the currently displayed comic and the position of the designated point is retrieved from the production management table 23bt.
When the page number matching the page number p of the displayed comic is in the effect management table 23bt, the search unit 53 stores the detected contact point (x, y) of the indicated point in the effect management table 23bt. The production management number N when in the designated point area is output as a search result.

  For example, it is assumed that the user touches the touch pad unit 33 with respect to the position of “flower” displayed in the left and right areas of the person's head on the first page comic screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, the left and right areas of the person's head shown in FIG. 6 are designated in advance by pointing point areas [Sa (x1, y1), Ea (x2, y2)], [Sa (x3, y3), Ea (x4, y4). ] Is set, and is stored as an effect management table 23bt in the effect management storage unit 23b.

When the contact position (x, y) by the user is within the indicated point area shown in FIG. 7, the search unit 53 stores the contact position (x, y) by the user in the effect management storage unit 23b. If it is within the area indicated by [Sa, Ea], the production management number N1 is output to the production file reading unit 55 as a search result.
On the other hand, when the user's contact position (x, y) is outside the indicated point area shown in FIG. 7, that is, the user's contact position (x, y) is indicated by [Sa, Ea] in the effect management table 23bt. If not in the area, the search result zero is output to the comic controller 51 as the search result.

Next, in step S95, the search unit 53 determines whether a search result of zero has occurred. Here, if a search result of zero occurs, no event occurs as NOP processing. Note that the NOP processing is not directly related to the present invention, and thus the description thereof is omitted. On the other hand, when the search result zero is not generated, that is, when the search unit 53 searches for the effective production management number N1, the process proceeds to step S100.
Next, in step S100, the effect file reading unit 55 inputs the effect management number N1 as a search result, and using the effect management number N1 as a key, the effect parameter corresponding to the effect management number N1 from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. Read the production file.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the effect file reading unit 55 can extract the effect parameter name (APG1) and the effect file name (G1) corresponding to the effect management number N1 from the effect file storage unit 23c. The file of (APG1) and effect file name (G1) is read from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct and output to SW59.

Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.
Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in step S105, a subroutine is called in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63.

Next, when returning from the subroutine, the process proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, the comic controller 51 determines whether this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation or a -page turning movement operation. Here, if this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a -page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S77.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 8, the effect file reproduction process performed in the image effect processing unit 61 will be described. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 shows that the user touches the touchpad unit 33 with respect to the position of “flower” displayed in the left and right areas of the person's head on the first page comic screen shown in FIG. This is a subroutine for displaying the appearance of “flowers” scattered in the left and right areas of the person's head.

  First, in step S150, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G1). In the present embodiment, two types of image data indicating “petals” are used. Note that the image data indicating “petals” is composed of pixels that are sufficiently longer than the Y-direction side of the display screen for use in scroll display, and the animation start position (X1, Y1) to end position (X2, Y2) It suffices if it is possible to display a state where “flowers” are scattered by scrolling the display.

Next, in step S <b> 155, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g <b> 2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S160, the image effect processing unit 61 determines the animation start position (X1, Y1) and end position (X2, Y2), and the image size (nx1 dot × ny1 dot) from the effect parameter (APG1). get. Furthermore, an animation start position (X3, Y3) and end position (X4, Y4) may be added.

Next, in step S165, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the start position and end position of the animation indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the display area including the start position (X1, Y1) and end position (X2, Y2) of the animation, and the start position (X3, Y3) and end position (X4, Y4) of the animation. Two display areas can be used for animation: a display area consisting of

  Next, in step S170, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the display control unit 29 to a mode in which the image data stored in the image memory g2 is scrolled in the Y direction while being rotated / enlarged / reduced. Here, the rotation of the image data may be set to a mode that rotates within a predetermined angle range in the xz plane with the y direction as the rotation axis in order to cause the image data to shake. In addition, the enlargement / reduction of the image data may be set to a mode for enlargement / reduction within a predetermined magnification range in order to generate a sense of perspective in the z-axis direction. Scrolling in the Y direction is set to a mode that moves 1 dot, for example.

Next, in step S175, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation start command to the display control unit 29 in order to start the animation. Upon receiving the animation start command, the display control unit 29 performs animation drawing processing on the image data according to the set mode.
Next, in step S176, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the position of the image data scrolling in the Y direction has reached the end position. If the position of the image data has reached the end position, the process returns to step S165 and the above process is repeated. On the other hand, if the position of the image data has not reached the end position, the process proceeds to step S177.

In the present embodiment, the determination process in step S176 is described to determine whether or not the animation has reached the end position. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and the timer is periodically set. It may be monitored to determine whether or not a predetermined time has been reached.
Next, in step S177, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation continuation command to the display control unit 29 in order to continue the animation.

  As a result, the image data acquired from the effect file can be scrolled in a predetermined direction and combined and displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. That is, in the two display areas shown in FIG. 9, two types of “petal” image data that is scrolled in the Y direction while shaking are combined with the image shown in FIG. can do.

Next, in step S180, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs a touch analysis command to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 detects a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S185, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the contact operation detected by the touch analysis unit 43 is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S176. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

As a result, it can be visually recognized as if the petals are scattered from the top to the bottom of the display screen. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a way to enjoy BGM reproduction synchronized with the image.
Therefore, according to the first embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

Second Embodiment
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13, the effect file playback process performed in the image effect processing unit 61 will be described. The flowchart shown in FIG. 13 shows that the user moves the touch pad 33 to the position of the text “clone technology” displayed in the balloon in the right area of the person on the comic page on the second page shown in FIG. This is a subroutine for displaying a state where the “dog” image reduced in the left area of the person's head is sequentially copied in an oblique direction when touching.

That is, it is assumed that the user touches the designated point area [Sa (x5, y5), Ea (x6, y6)] on the touch pad 33 as shown in FIG. To do.
Accordingly, in the second embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P2) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P2) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N2) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N2) as a search result as a key, the effect parameter (G2, S2) and the effect corresponding to the effect management number (N2) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. The file (APG2, APS2) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the second embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 will be described in detail.

First, in step S200, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G2). In this embodiment, image data indicating “dog” is used.
Next, in step S205, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S210, the image effect processor 61 determines from the effect parameter (APG2) the start position A (X1, Y1) and end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation, and the size of the image (mx1 dot × my1 dot). ) To get.

Next, in step S215, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the start position A (X1, Y1) and end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above. .
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12, the display area including the start position A (X1, Y1) and the end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation can be used for animation.
Next, in step S220, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the transparency of the image data during animation to 0 to 1 for the display control unit.

Next, in step S225, the image effect processing unit 61 sets t = 0 in order to initialize the counter value t.
Next, ΔX is set from the X component of the image size (mx1 dot × my1 dot) acquired in step S210. Then, ΔY = mΔX from the slope m between A and B and ΔX. As a result, the start point P (X, Y) of the display position of the image during animation is
X = X1 + ΔX * t, Y = Y1 + mΔX * t (1)
It becomes.
Therefore, in step S230, the image effect processing unit 61 calculates X = X1 + ΔX * t, Y = Y1 + mΔX * t to obtain the display position start point P (X, Y).

Next, in step S235, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the display control unit 29 to draw the image data stored in the image memory g2 at the start point P (X, Y).
Next, in step S240, the image effect processing unit 61 sets t = t + 1 for the counter value t.
Here, the degree to which the start point P (X, Y) of the display position approaches the end position B (X2, Y2), that is, the difference value (X2−X) of each X component is ΔX (the size of the image). If the X component is closer, the drawing is stopped.

Therefore, in step S245, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the difference value (X2−X) <ΔX. When the difference value (X2−X) is larger than ΔX, it is considered that the current drawing position P has not reached the end position B, and the process returns to step S230.
On the other hand, if the difference value (X2−X) is smaller than ΔX, it is considered that the current drawing position P has reached the end position B, and the process proceeds to step S250 to display the display in order to stop the drawing process. An animation stop command is output to the control unit 29.

  As a result, a copy of the image data acquired from the effect file can be arranged at a predetermined interval while being shifted in a predetermined direction, and can be combined and displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, an image obtained by sequentially duplicating “dog” image data reduced in the display area between A and B in an oblique direction is synthesized on the image shown in FIG. Can be displayed on the display unit 31.

As a result, it can be visually recognized that the images of the “dog” are sequentially copied in the diagonal direction of the display screen. As a result, it is possible to display the contents of the image of the person in the comic (“clone technology”) as a duplicate image of “dog”, and to provide the enjoyment of multi-function comics.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the image data of “dog” reduced in the display area between A and B is duplicated and displayed, but it is displayed in an arbitrary area in the page. It may be displayed.

Next, in step S <b> 255, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S260, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S255. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the second embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest in the scene developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Third Embodiment>
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 18, the effect file playback process performed in the image effect processing unit 61 will be described. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, in the comic screen on the third page shown in FIG. 15, when the user touches the touchpad unit 33 with respect to the left arm portion of the person in the center portion, This is a sub-routine for repeatedly displaying an image of an upward movement from the elbow portion to the hand portion and an image of the left arm rising upward in a straight line.

That is, it is assumed that the user touches the designated point area [Sa (x7, y7), Ea (x8, y8)] on the touch pad 33 as shown in FIG. To do.
Thereby, in the third embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P3) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P3) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N3) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N3) as a search result as a key, and the effect parameter (G3) and effect file (G3) corresponding to the effect management number (N3) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. APG3) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform the effect file reproduction process in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the third embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 will be described in detail.

First, in step S300, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G3). In this embodiment, image data indicating the “left arm” of a person is used.
Next, in step S305, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S310, the image effect processing unit 61 determines from the effect parameter (APG3) the animation start position A (X7, Y7) and end position B (X8, Y8), and the size of the image (mx2 dot × my2 dot). ) To get.

Next, in step S315, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the animation start position A (X7, Y7) and end position B (X8, Y8) indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above. .
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 17, the display area including the start position A (X7, Y7) and the end position B (X8, Y8) of the animation can be used for the animation.
Next, in step S320, the image effect processing unit 61 sets k = 0 in order to initialize the counter value k.
Next, in step S325, the image effect processing unit 61 sets transparency Opa1 = 0 for the image data used for the effect.

Next, in step S330, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the transparency Opa of the image data during the animation to Opa1 for the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S335, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the display control unit 29 to draw the image data stored in the image memory g2 between A and B.
Next, in step S340, the image effect processing unit 61 waits for 0.5 seconds.
Next, in step S345, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the counter value k to k = k + 1.

  Next, in step S350, the image effect processing unit 61 inverts the transparency Opa1. That is, when Opa1 is 0, it is set to 1, and when Opa1 is 1, it is set to 0. As a result, the transparency Opa1 of the image data used for production alternately repeats 0 and 1, so that the image data can be repeatedly displayed in full display and fully transparent.

Next, in step S355, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the counter value k becomes k = n. If the n value is 10, for example, the animation is displayed for 5 seconds. If k = n is not satisfied, the process returns to step S330 to repeat the process. On the other hand, if k = n, the process proceeds to step S360.
Next, in step S360, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation stop command to the display control unit 29 in order to stop the animation.

As a result, the image data acquired from the production file is repeatedly displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen by alternately repeating full display and full transparent display with a time interval of, for example, 0.5 seconds. can do. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, with respect to the display area between A and B, an image of the person's left arm rising upward from the elbow part to the hand part, and the left arm rising straight up. The image as it is can be repeated every 0.5 seconds and synthesized on the image shown in FIG.
As a result, it is possible to visually recognize an image of a person who raises and lowers his left arm upward in the display screen. Thereby, the gesture by the person in a comic can be displayed as raising and lowering of the left arm, and the enjoyment of a multi-functional comic can be provided.

Next, in step S365, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S370, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S375. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the third embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is highly likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Fourth embodiment>
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 20 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 20, the effect file reproduction process performed in the sound effect processing unit 63 will be described. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 20 shows that the user moves the touchpad 33 over the position of the text “clone technology” displayed in the balloon in the right area of the person on the comic page on the second page shown in FIG. The operation of reproducing the voice data of the “dog” cry from the speaker 27 when touching is shown.

That is, it is assumed that the user touches the designated point area [Sa (x5, y5), Ea (x6, y6)] on the touch pad 33 as shown in FIG. To do.
Thus, in the fourth embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P2) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P2) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N2) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N2) as a search result as a key, the effect parameter (G2, S2) and the effect corresponding to the effect management number (N2) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. The file (APG2, APS2) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the fourth embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 20 will be described in detail.

First, in step S400, the audio effect processing unit 63 acquires audio data from the effect file (APS2).
Next, in step S <b> 405, the audio effect processing unit 63 stores the acquired audio data in the audio memory s <b> 2 of the audio control unit 25.
Next, in step S410, the sound effect processing unit 63 acquires the sound start level (L1), the fade-in time T1, the maximum level (L2), the duration time T2, and the fade-out time T3 from the effect parameter (S2).

Next, in step S415, the sound effect processing unit 63 sets the sound start level (L1), fade-in time T1, maximum level (L2), duration T2, and fade-out time T3 in the sound control unit 25.
Next, in step S425, the sound effect processing unit 63 starts to reproduce the sound data stored in the sound memory s2 with respect to the sound control unit 25.

Thereby, the audio data acquired from the effect file can be output with the output level varied according to the elapsed time. That is, as shown in FIG. 21, the sound pressure level is raised between 0 and T1 and faded in, and the sound pressure level is lowered and faded out between T2 and T3. The audio data can be reproduced from the speaker 27 until time T3.
In particular, as shown in FIG. 14, the “dog” cry can be reproduced while the “dog” images are sequentially duplicated in the oblique direction and displayed on the display unit 31. Thereby, it is possible to provide the user with a way of enjoying by reproducing the sound synchronized with the image.

Next, in step S430, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S435, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S430. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image and the effect sound according to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Modification 1>
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment is configured to output an image of “dog” when a touch operation is performed in a specific instruction area on the screen. The multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment is configured to output the voice of “dog” when a touch operation is performed in a specific instruction area on the screen.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and image data indicating the content of the advertisement screen and audio data indicating the content of the advertisement sound are stored in the effect file stored in the effect file storage unit 23c. By doing so, it is possible to give a stunning effect to the goods and services that the user is interested in, to further increase the user's interests, and to contribute to the sales of goods and services can do.

<Modification 2>
In the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function comic playback device 1 is applied to a tablet-type or notebook-type personal computer.
However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and can be applied to a tablet personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, and a television receiver.

<Modification 3>
In the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, when the touch operation is performed on the designated point area on the touch pad unit 33, the touch pad control unit 35 sets the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip. The output to the touch analysis unit 43 is configured.
However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and when the pointing operation is performed on the pointing point area with the mouse, the trackball, or the joystick as the pointing means, the coordinates (x, y) of the pointing position are output. The present invention can be applied to a configured personal computer.

  The multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus of the present invention can be used for a tablet personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, and a television receiver.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 11 Internet 13 Distribution server 15 Database part 21 Communication control part 23 Memory part 25 Voice control part 27 Speaker 29 Display control part 31 Display part 33 Touch pad part 35 Touch pad control part 37 Control part 41 Browser part 43 Touch analysis unit 45 Image processing unit 47 Audio processing unit 51 Cartoon control unit 53 Search unit 55 Production file reading unit 57 SW
59 SW
61 Image effect processing unit 63 Audio effect processing unit

  The present invention relates to a multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus, a multi-functional cartoon reproducing method and a computer program capable of reproducing comic image data and audio data related to comic image data.

  Conventionally, as a device for displaying comics, each page of a comic book generally sold as a book is converted into image data by a scanner, and the image data is stored in a server device as image data of an electronic comic. What is displayed on an electronic book display device by downloading the image data of the electronic comic book is known.

Conventionally, as a device for displaying comics, a “cartoon browsing device” described in Patent Document 1 has been reported.
Patent Document 1 stores page data representing at least one comic page image including at least one comic frame image and related image data related to the comic frame image, and is represented by the page data. The comic page image is displayed on the display screen of the display device, and at least a part of the comic frame image included in the comic page image displayed on the display screen is superimposed on the part based on the related image data. A technique of enlarging and displaying is disclosed.

In particular, a technology that accepts input for specifying a comic frame image included in a comic page image displayed on the display screen, and displays at least a portion of the specified comic frame image in an enlarged manner by superimposing it on that portion. Is disclosed.
In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a comic page image is displayed on the display screen, and a part of the frame image included in the page image is enlarged to display a comic displayed on the display screen. It has the advantage that it can be displayed in a readable manner for the reader (viewer).

JP 2002-279398 A

However, although the conventional “cartoon browsing device” has one function of enlarging and displaying a part of a frame image, there is a problem that the user gets bored with one function.
Therefore, it provides users with various ways of enjoying by having various directing functions for scenes that are likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. It is anxious that.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above. For the purpose of the present invention, a screen is displayed on a scene where a user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of a comic. When there is a touch operation from above, by playing the production image and production sound according to the location of the scene, it is possible to give a production effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and further enhances the user's interest and enjoyment. An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus, a multi-functional cartoon reproducing method and a computer program that can be expanded.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that at least one page of comic image data for one page is displayed on a display screen, and audio for reproducing audio data related to the comic image data. Reproduction means, and based on a touch operation performed on a specific position on the display screen, at least one of image data and audio data corresponding to the specific position is output as a production content to reproduce the multi-function comic A multi-function comic reproducing device for storing a first storage unit storing comic image data for a plurality of pages, a page number of comic image data, and a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number A second storage unit for storing the production management number corresponding to the designated point area indicating the third, and a third storage for storing the production parameter and the production file corresponding to the production management number. A memory unit, a comic display unit for reading one-page comic image data from the first storage unit and displaying it on the display screen, and a position for detecting the position of the indication point according to the touch operation on the display screen Using the detection means and the page number of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, the production management number corresponding to the page number and the designated point position is searched from the second storage unit. Using the search management number as the search result as a key, reading means for reading the production parameter and production file corresponding to the production management number from the third storage unit, and the read production file as image data In some cases, an image effect processing means for performing image effect processing on the image data based on the read effect parameters and reproducing the image data, and the read effect file If a voice data is a multifunctional cartoon reproducing apparatus characterized by comprising a sound effect processing means for reproducing by performing audio effect process on the audio data based on the read presentation parameters.

  According to the present invention, when a touch operation is performed from the screen on a scene where the user is highly likely to have directing interest in the scene developed on each page of the comic, By reproducing the production image and production sound according to the location, it is possible to provide a production effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing the communication sequence between the multi-function comics reproduction device 1 and distribution server 13 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating more about the structure of the table memorize | stored in the memory part 23 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (1st page) by the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 3) showing operation | movement of the multifunctional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display area for displaying the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-function comics reproducing device 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (2nd page) by the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display area for displaying the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a display example which shows the comic screen (3rd page) by the multi-functional comic reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the indication point area corresponding to the example of a display shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display area for displaying the production effect by the multi-functional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production effect by the multi-function comics reproducing device 1 concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing operation | movement of the multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 1 which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a sound pressure level and time as an effect by the multi-function comics reproduction device 1 concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
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With reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. 1, the structure of the multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, a tablet-type or notebook-type personal computer is applied to the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 1, the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 is connected to a distribution server 13 via the Internet 11. The database unit (referred to as DB unit) 15 provided in the distribution server 13 stores multifunctional comic data of various comics, and the multifunctional comic data read from the database unit (referred to as DB unit) 15 is distributed. It is downloaded to the multi-function cartoon player 1 via the server 13 and the Internet 11.

The multi-function comic reproduction device 1 includes, as hardware, a communication control unit 21, a memory unit 23, a voice control unit 25, a speaker 27, a display control unit 29, a display unit 31, a touch pad unit 33, a touch pad control unit 35, and a control. A portion 37 is provided.
The communication control unit 21 performs packet communication with the distribution server 13 via the Internet 11 in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol. From the distribution server 13, comic image data, an effect management table, an effect file / effect parameter management table, an effect Download files, production parameters, etc. as multi-function comic data.

The memory unit 23 includes a comic data storage unit 23a for storing comic image data and audio data for a plurality of pages, an instruction indicating a page number of the comic image data and a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number. There is an effect management storage unit 23b that stores an effect management number corresponding to the point area, and an effect file storage unit 23c that stores an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number.
The effect file stored in the effect file storage unit 23c preferably stores image data indicating the contents of the advertisement screen and sound data indicating the contents of the advertisement sound.

The audio control unit 25 reads the audio data into the audio memory s1, reproduces it as an audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 27, and reads the audio data subjected to the audio effect processing into the audio memory s2 and reproduces it as an audio signal. 27.
The display control unit 29 reads the comic image data for one page into the image memory g1 and displays it on the display screen of the display unit 31, and also reads the image data subjected to the image effect processing into the image memory g2 to display the display unit 31. On the display screen.

On the display screen of the display unit 31, a touch pad unit 33 having the same shape as the display screen is attached on the display screen.
Specifically, in the touch pad portion 33, a cover glass is disposed on the uppermost layer, and a film with a conductive film or a film with a pressure-sensitive resistance film is disposed on the lower surface. In the display unit 31, a polarizing plate, a glass substrate, a color filter, a liquid crystal alignment film, a glass substrate, and a polarizing plate are arranged from the uppermost layer downward. In addition, below the display part 31, it arrange | positions in order of the diffusion sheet, the light-guide plate which guides LED light to the whole plane, and a reflective film.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the position is expressed using (x, y) coordinates with respect to the plane 33 a on the touch pad unit 33, while the display screen on the display unit 31 is displayed. On the other hand, the position is expressed by using (X, Y) coordinates, and x = X and y = Y for simplification of description.
The touch pad control unit 35 is connected to the touch pad unit 33, and outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip when, for example, the fingertip contacts the touch pad unit 33.
The control unit 37 has a flash memory 37a (not shown) and a timer, and after starting an OS (operation system) stored on the flash memory 37a, the application software is selected by the user selecting a desired application software. The software starts up.

For example, when multi-function comic reproduction software is selected as one of the application software, each software module (hereinafter referred to as the multi-function comic reproduction software) booted on the flash memory 37a provided in the control unit 37 is selected. , Called a module).
FIG. 1 shows a general-purpose module and a multi-function comic reproduction software module that are stored in the flash memory 37a in the control unit 37 so as to be executable.

First, a general-purpose module will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG.
The browser unit 41 is a module for transmitting a designated URL code from the communication control unit 21 to the distribution server 13 via the Internet, and downloading and browsing a home page.
The touch analysis unit 43 calculates the speed (size), speed (size and direction), and acceleration (size change and / or direction) of the contact point. The touch analysis unit 43 detects contact, contact movement, and interruption on the touch pad unit 33, determines whether various operations related to detection of the contact operation, for example, contact operation has occurred, and the movement of the contact operation is performed. In addition to determining whether or not there is a touch, the movement on the touch pad unit 33 is tracked to determine whether or not the contact operation has been interrupted (that is, whether or not the contact operation has been released). Thereby, the touch analysis unit 43 detects a + page turning movement operation or a -page turning movement operation. The touch analysis unit 43 outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position.

The image processing unit 45 converts the input image data into an image data format that can be processed by the display control unit 29 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. Output to.
The voice processing unit 47 performs conversion processing on the input voice data into a voice data format that can be processed by the voice control unit 25 in order to eliminate differences in expression method and compression method. Output to.
The general-purpose module described above will be described as being preinstalled in a flash memory provided in the control unit 37 at the time of factory shipment.

Next, the execution operation by each module of the multi-function comic reproduction software will be described.
The comic controller 51 activates the browser unit 41 to download multi-function comic data, and stores the multi-function comic data in the memory unit 23. Further, the comic controller 51 manages the page of the comic image data being displayed, and the comic image of the corresponding page is read from the comic data storage unit 23a in response to an instruction by the page turning movement from the touch analysis unit 43. Control to read data.

  The search unit 53 inputs the page number of the comic image data being displayed from the comic control unit 51, inputs the presence / absence of contact with the touch pad unit 33 from the touch analysis unit 43, and the position of the indication point. The production management number corresponding to the page number and the position of the designated point is searched from the production management storage unit 23b using the page number of the cartoon image data in the middle and the position of the designated point as keys.

The effect file reading unit 55 reads an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number from the effect file storage unit 23c using the effect management number as the search result as a key.
The SW 57 determines the identifier of the data output from the comic data storage unit 23a, and outputs the image data to the image processing unit 45 if it is image data. Further, the SW 57 determines the identifier of the data output from the comic data storage unit 23a, and outputs audio data to the audio processing unit 47 when audio data is present separately from the image data.

  The SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or the effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and outputs the effect file or the effect parameter to the image effect processing unit 61 if it is image data. Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or the effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and outputs the effect file or the effect parameter to the sound effect processing unit 63 if it is audio data.

When the input effect file is image data, the image effect processing unit 61 performs image effect processing on the image data based on the input effect parameters and reproduces the image data, and controls the display of the reproduced image data. To the unit 29.
When the input effect file is sound data, the sound effect processing unit 63 performs sound effect processing on the sound data based on the input effect parameters and reproduces the sound data, and performs sound control on the reproduced sound data. To the unit 25.

  The browser unit 41, the touch analysis unit 43, the image processing unit 45, the voice processing unit 47, the comic control unit 51, the search unit 53, the effect file reading unit 55, SW57, SW59, the image effect processing unit 61, and the sound effect described above. The processing unit 63 and the like are program modules stored in the flash memory 37a (not shown). The CPU (not shown) reads out and executes from the flash memory 37a, and uses a RAM (not shown) as a working memory in the process. Thus, these processes are executed. Note that data transfer between different program modules is processed using a RAM (not shown).

Next, with reference to the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 2 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, the communication sequence between the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 and the distribution server 13 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function comic reproduction The operation of the device 1 will be described.
First, the ID registration process will be described.
When the user performs a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33 with respect to the position of the browser icon on the display screen, the touch position is output from the touch pad control unit 35 to the control unit 37. Here, the control unit 37 determines that the contact position is within the area of the browser icon, and the control unit 37 activates the browser unit 41. Thereby, the operation screen of the browser unit 41 is displayed.

Next, when the user inputs the URL code of the distribution server 13 from the operation screen in step S <b> 5, in step Se <b> 1, the browser unit 41 transmits an HP request to the distribution server 13 via the communication control unit 21 and the Internet 11.
The distribution server 13 that has received this HP request generates an ID registration page. In step Se2, the distribution server 13 transmits this ID registration page to the multi-function comic reproducing device 1.

  Next, in step Se10, in step Se3, in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 that has received this ID registration page, the browser unit 41 opens the ID registration page on the screen, for example, “aaa” as the user ID, mail address "Aaa@bbbbb.jp", "ccccc" as the password, "dddddd" as the name, etc. are entered as ID registration information. When the “Send” button is pressed, the browser unit 41 transmits the ID registration information from the communication control unit 21 to the distribution server 13.

Next, the distribution server 14 that has received the ID registration information registers the received ID registration information in the DB unit 15 and performs an ID registration process. As a result, as the ID registration information, the mail address, password, and name corresponding to the user ID are registered in the DB unit 15 as one record.
Next, the distribution server 13 generates an ID registration completion page to which the “menu” button is added. In step Se <b> 4, the distribution server 13 transmits this ID registration completion page to the multi-function comic reproduction device 1.

Next, multi-function comic data distribution processing will be described.
After completing the ID registration, the multifunctional cartoon reproducing device 1 on the user side displays an ID registration completion page with a “menu” button added.
When the user presses the “menu” button from the display screen, the browser unit 41 inputs a URL code indicating a “menu” request. In step S <b> 15, in step Se <b> 11, the browser unit 41 transmits an HP request including a “menu page” request to the distribution server 13 via the communication control unit 21 and the Internet 11.
Upon receiving this HP request, the distribution server 13 generates a menu page having a plurality of titles relating to multi-function comic data that can be distributed. In step Se12, the distribution server 13 transmits this menu page to the multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus 1.

  In the multi-function cartoon player 1 that has received this menu page, the browser unit 41 displays the menu page on the screen of the display unit 31. As a result, a “title” button for a plurality of multi-function comic data is displayed. When one desired “title” button is pressed by the user, in step Se20, in step Se13, the browser unit 41 sends a download request for downloading the multi-function comic data indicated by the title. 13 to send.

The distribution server 13 that has received the download request searches the DB unit 15 using the title included in the download request as a key, and reads out the multi-function comic data and the execution file corresponding to the title from the DB unit 15. Next, in step Se14, the multi-function comic data and the execution file are transmitted to the multi-function comic reproducing device 1.
Next, in step S <b> 25, in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 that has received the multi-function comic data and the execution file from the distribution server 13, the control unit 37 stores the multi-function comic data and the execution file in the memory unit 23.
As a result, the multifunctional cartoon data and the execution file are stored in the memory unit 23.

Next, the installation process will be described.
First, the control unit 37 displays “Do you want to install?”, “Yes”, “No” on the screen of the display unit 31.
If the user presses the “Yes” button, the control unit 37 starts installation in step S30.

In this installation, the control unit 37 stores the comic image data and audio data for a plurality of pages included in the multi-function comic data stored in the memory unit 23 in the comic data storage unit 23a.
Further, the control unit 37 stores the production management number corresponding to the page number of the comic image data and the designated point area indicating the specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number in the production management storage unit 23b.
Further, the control unit 37 stores the effect parameter and the effect file corresponding to the effect management number in the effect file storage unit 23c.

Next, the control unit 37 installs the execution file stored in the memory unit 23 in the flash memory 37 a provided in the control unit 37.
As a result, in the flash memory 37a provided in the control unit 37, the comic control unit 51, the search unit 53, the effect file reading unit 55, SW57, SW59, and image effect processing are provided as modules of the multi-function comic reproduction software. The unit 61 and the sound effect processing unit 63 are installed. In addition, a “cartoon” icon is registered in the desktop screen folder of the flash memory 37 a by the control unit 37.

Next, with reference to the table shown in FIG. 4, the configuration of the memory unit 23 provided in the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 will be described in more detail.
The memory unit 23 includes a comic data storage unit 23a, an effect management storage unit 23b, and an effect file storage unit 23c.
In the comic data storage unit 23a, as shown in FIG. 4A, comic image data names (Mg1 to Mgn) and audio data names (Ms1 to Msn) corresponding to the pages (P1 to Pn) are stored. The comic / image sound table 23at is stored. The comic data storage unit 23a stores comic image data (Mg1 to Mgn) and audio data (Ms1 to Msn) for a plurality of pages (P1 to Pn).

  In the effect management storage unit 23b, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), comic page numbers P1 to Pn and designated point areas (Sa, Ea) indicating a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page numbers. The production management number N corresponding to is stored as the production management table 23bt. In the designated point area, the start point position Sa and the end point position Ea form a set of records, and the area from the start point position Sa to the end point position Ea is regarded as an effective contact operation.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the effect file storage unit 23c stores the effect parameter name (APG, APS) and the effect file name (G, S) corresponding to the effect management number N. It has a table 23ct. The effect file storage unit 23c stores effect parameters (APG, APS), effect files (G, S), and the like.

Next, the operation of the multi-function comic reproducing device 1 will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, when the user turns on the power (not shown) of the multi-functional cartoon player 1, the OS stored in the flash memory 37a is activated by the control unit 37, and the “cartoon” icon on the desktop screen is displayed on the display unit 31. Is displayed.

  When the user performs a touch operation on the “manga” icon on the touch pad unit 33, the touch pad control unit 35 outputs the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 determines that the received coordinates (x, y) are the area of the “manga” icon. Next, the touch analysis unit 43 outputs an activation command to the comic control unit 51 that is a software module. Thereby, the comic controller 51 starts the control shown in the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S50, the comic controller 51 sets page p = 1 as an initialization process.
Next, in step S55, the comic control unit 51 reads the data of page p from the comic data storage unit 23a and reproduces this data.
That is, the page p data (Mg1 or Ms1) read from the comic data storage unit 23a is input to the SW 57. In SW57, when the identifier of the input data is an identifier indicating image data (for example, a bitmap identifier such as PNG, BMP, JPEG, TIF, etc.), the image data Mg1 is sent to the image processing unit 45. Output.

Next, the image processing unit 45 converts the input image data Mg1 into an image data format that can be processed by the display control unit 29 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. The subsequent image data is output to the image memory g1 of the display control unit 29.
The display control unit 29 reads the comic image data for one page into the image memory g 1 and displays it on the display screen of the display unit 31.
As a result, the initial screen (first page) shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, page p data (Mg1 or Ms1) read from the comic data storage unit 23a is input to the SW 57. In SW57, when the identifier of the input data is an identifier indicating audio data (for example, MIDI, WMA, WAV, AU, AIFF, MP3, AVI, MPEG, etc.), the audio data Ms1 is converted into an audio processing unit. Output to 47.

Next, the voice processing unit 47 performs a conversion process on the input voice data Ms1 to a voice data format that can be processed by the voice control unit 25 in order to eliminate the difference in expression method and compression method. The subsequent audio data is output to the audio memory s1 of the audio control unit 25.
The audio control unit 25 reads the comic audio data for one page into the audio memory s 1, reproduces it, and outputs it to the speaker 27.
As a result, the theme BGM corresponding to the initial screen (first page) shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a way to enjoy BGM reproduction synchronized with the image.

Next, in step S <b> 60, the comic control unit 51 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S65, the comic controller 51 determines whether or not the touch analysis unit 43 has detected a touch operation. Here, when the touch analysis unit 43 has not detected the contact operation, the process returns to step S55.
On the other hand, when the touch analysis unit 43 detects a touch operation, in step S70, the comic control unit 51 determines whether the touch operation is a + page turning movement operation for shifting to the next page or the previous page. It is determined whether the operation is a page turning movement operation for shifting to. Here, if this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a -page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S75, the comic controller 51 sets page p = p + 1 in order to respond to the touch operation for turning the page. Thereby, the page of the manga displayed on the display unit 31 is shifted to the next page. Subsequently, it progresses to step S55 and the process mentioned above is repeated.
Note that each time the process of step S75 is performed, the page p becomes larger and eventually reaches the final page, but is not directly related to the feature of the present invention. The description is omitted.

In step S77, the comic controller 51 sets page p = p−1 in order to respond to the touch operation for turning the page. Thereby, the page of the manga displayed on the display unit 31 is shifted to the previous page. Subsequently, it progresses to step S55 and the process mentioned above is repeated.
Note that each time the process of step S77 is performed, the page p becomes smaller and eventually reaches the first page, but is not directly related to the feature of the present invention. The description is omitted.

In the above-described processing, when there is a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33 and it is not a touch operation for turning the page, there is a possibility that a desired position on the touch pad unit 33 is intentionally touched. .
Therefore, in step S80, the comic controller 51 outputs a touch analysis command to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 detects the contact position (x, y) on the touch pad unit 33 and outputs the contact position (x, y) to the search unit 53.
Next, in step S85, the comic controller 51 manages the comic page being displayed (step S75), so the page number p currently displayed is extracted and output to the search unit 53.

Next, in step S90, the search unit 53 inputs the page number p of the displayed comic from the comic control unit 51, and inputs the contact position (x, y) from the touch analysis unit 43 to the touch pad unit 33. Then, the production management number corresponding to the page number of the currently displayed comic and the position of the designated point is retrieved from the production management table 23bt.
When the page number matching the page number p of the displayed comic is in the effect management table 23bt, the search unit 53 stores the detected contact point (x, y) of the indicated point in the effect management table 23bt. The production management number N when in the designated point area is output as a search result.

  For example, it is assumed that the user touches the touch pad unit 33 with respect to the position of “flower” displayed in the left and right areas of the person's head on the first page comic screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, the left and right areas of the person's head shown in FIG. 6 are designated in advance by pointing point areas [Sa (x1, y1), Ea (x2, y2)], [Sa (x3, y3), Ea (x4, y4). ] Is set, and is stored as an effect management table 23bt in the effect management storage unit 23b.

When the contact position (x, y) by the user is within the indicated point area shown in FIG. 7, the search unit 53 stores the contact position (x, y) by the user in the effect management storage unit 23b. If it is within the area indicated by [Sa, Ea], the production management number N1 is output to the production file reading unit 55 as a search result.
On the other hand, when the user's contact position (x, y) is outside the indicated point area shown in FIG. 7, that is, the user's contact position (x, y) is indicated by [Sa, Ea] in the effect management table 23bt. If not in the area, the search result zero is output to the comic controller 51 as the search result.

Next, in step S95, the search unit 53 determines whether a search result of zero has occurred. Here, if a search result of zero occurs, no event occurs as NOP processing. Note that the NOP processing is not directly related to the present invention, and thus the description thereof is omitted. On the other hand, when the search result zero is not generated, that is, when the search unit 53 searches for the effective production management number N1, the process proceeds to step S100.
Next, in step S100, the effect file reading unit 55 inputs the effect management number N1 as a search result, and using the effect management number N1 as a key, the effect parameter corresponding to the effect management number N1 from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. Read the production file.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the effect file reading unit 55 can extract the effect parameter name (APG1) and the effect file name (G1) corresponding to the effect management number N1 from the effect file storage unit 23c. The file of (APG1) and effect file name (G1) is read from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct and output to SW59.

Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.
Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in step S105, a subroutine is called in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63.

Next, when returning from the subroutine, the process proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, the comic controller 51 determines whether this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation or a -page turning movement operation. Here, if this contact operation is a + page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a -page turning movement operation, the process proceeds to step S77.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 8, the effect file reproduction process performed in the image effect processing unit 61 will be described. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 shows that the user touches the touchpad unit 33 with respect to the position of “flower” displayed in the left and right areas of the person's head on the first page comic screen shown in FIG. This is a subroutine for displaying the appearance of “flowers” scattered in the left and right areas of the person's head.

  First, in step S150, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G1). In the present embodiment, two types of image data indicating “petals” are used. Note that the image data indicating “petals” is composed of pixels that are sufficiently longer than the Y-direction side of the display screen for use in scroll display, and the animation start position (X1, Y1) to end position (X2, Y2) It suffices if it is possible to display a state where “flowers” are scattered by scrolling the display.

Next, in step S <b> 155, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g <b> 2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S160, the image effect processing unit 61 determines the animation start position (X1, Y1) and end position (X2, Y2), and the image size (nx1 dot × ny1 dot) from the effect parameter (APG1). get. Furthermore, an animation start position (X3, Y3) and end position (X4, Y4) may be added.

Next, in step S165, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the start position and end position of the animation indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the display area including the start position (X1, Y1) and end position (X2, Y2) of the animation, and the start position (X3, Y3) and end position (X4, Y4) of the animation. Two display areas can be used for animation: a display area consisting of

  Next, in step S170, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the display control unit 29 to a mode in which the image data stored in the image memory g2 is scrolled in the Y direction while being rotated / enlarged / reduced. Here, the rotation of the image data may be set to a mode that rotates within a predetermined angle range in the xz plane with the y direction as the rotation axis in order to cause the image data to shake. In addition, the enlargement / reduction of the image data may be set to a mode for enlargement / reduction within a predetermined magnification range in order to generate a sense of perspective in the z-axis direction. Scrolling in the Y direction is set to a mode that moves 1 dot, for example.

Next, in step S175, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation start command to the display control unit 29 in order to start the animation. Upon receiving the animation start command, the display control unit 29 performs animation drawing processing on the image data according to the set mode.
Next, in step S176, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the position of the image data scrolling in the Y direction has reached the end position. If the position of the image data has reached the end position, the process returns to step S165 and the above process is repeated. On the other hand, if the position of the image data has not reached the end position, the process proceeds to step S177.

In the present embodiment, the determination process in step S176 is described to determine whether or not the animation has reached the end position. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and the timer is periodically set. It may be monitored to determine whether or not a predetermined time has been reached.
Next, in step S177, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation continuation command to the display control unit 29 in order to continue the animation.

As a result, the image data acquired from the effect file can be scrolled in a predetermined direction and combined and displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. That is, the display for two display area shown in FIG. 9, the two types of images to be scrolled in the Y direction while the image data is shaking the "petals", on the display unit 31 by combining on the image shown in FIG. 10 can do.

Next, in step S180, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs a touch analysis command to the touch analysis unit 43. The touch analysis unit 43 detects a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S185, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the contact operation detected by the touch analysis unit 43 is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S176. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

As a result, it can be visually recognized as if the petals are scattered from the top to the bottom of the display screen. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a way to enjoy BGM reproduction synchronized with the image.
Therefore, according to the first embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

Second Embodiment
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 , the effect file playback process performed in the image effect processing unit 61 will be described. The flowchart shown in FIG. 14, in the second page of the comics the screen shown in FIG. 11, with respect to the position of the text "cloning technology" displayed on the balloon in the right area of the person, the user on the touch pad unit 33 This is a subroutine for displaying a state where the “dog” image reduced in the left area of the person's head is sequentially copied in an oblique direction when touching.

That is, assuming the second page of the comics the screen, as shown in FIG. 12, a case where the user designated point area on the touch pad unit 33 [Sa to (x5, y5), Ea ( x6, y6)] in contact with the To do.
Accordingly, in the second embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P2) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P2) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N2) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N2) as a search result as a key, the effect parameter (G2, S2) and the effect corresponding to the effect management number (N2) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. The file (APG2, APS2) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the second embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 will be described in detail.

First, in step S200, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G2). In this embodiment, image data indicating “dog” is used.
Next, in step S205, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S210, the image effect processor 61 determines from the effect parameter (APG2) the start position A (X1, Y1) and end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation, and the size of the image (mx1 dot × my1 dot). ) To get.

Next, in step S215, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the start position A (X1, Y1) and end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above. .
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 13 , the display area including the start position A (X1, Y1) and the end position B (X2, Y2) of the animation can be used for the animation.
Next, in step S220, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the transparency of the image data during animation to 0 to 1 for the display control unit.

Next, in step S225, the image effect processing unit 61 sets t = 0 in order to initialize the counter value t.
Next, ΔX is set from the X component of the image size (mx1 dot × my1 dot) acquired in step S210. Then, ΔY = mΔX from the slope m between A and B and ΔX. As a result, the start point P (X, Y) of the display position of the image during animation is
X = X1 + ΔX * t, Y = Y1 + mΔX * t (1)
It becomes.
Therefore, in step S230, the image effect processing unit 61 calculates X = X1 + ΔX * t, Y = Y1 + mΔX * t to obtain the display position start point P (X, Y).

Next, in step S235, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the display control unit 29 to draw the image data stored in the image memory g2 at the start point P (X, Y).
Next, in step S240, the image effect processing unit 61 sets t = t + 1 for the counter value t.
Here, the degree to which the start point P (X, Y) of the display position approaches the end position B (X2, Y2), that is, the difference value (X2−X) of each X component is ΔX (the size of the image). If the X component is closer, the drawing is stopped.

Therefore, in step S245, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the difference value (X2−X) <ΔX. When the difference value (X2−X) is larger than ΔX, it is considered that the current drawing position P has not reached the end position B, and the process returns to step S230.
On the other hand, if the difference value (X2−X) is smaller than ΔX, it is considered that the current drawing position P has reached the end position B, and the process proceeds to step S250 to display the display in order to stop the drawing process. An animation stop command is output to the control unit 29.

As a result, a copy of the image data acquired from the effect file can be arranged at a predetermined interval while being shifted in a predetermined direction, and can be combined and displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the image which the image data is sequentially replicated in an oblique direction of the reduced against the display area between A-B "dog", and synthesized on the image shown in FIG. 15 Can be displayed on the display unit 31.

As a result, it can be visually recognized that the images of the “dog” are sequentially copied in the diagonal direction of the display screen. As a result, it is possible to display the contents of the image of the person in the comic (“clone technology”) as a duplicate image of “dog”, and to provide the enjoyment of multi-function comics.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 , the image data of “dog” reduced in the display area between A and B is duplicated and displayed, but it is displayed in an arbitrary area in the page. It may be displayed.

Next, in step S <b> 255, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S260, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S255. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the second embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest in the scene developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Third Embodiment>
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 , the effect file reproduction process performed in the image effect processor 61 will be described. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 , in the comic screen on the third page shown in FIG. 16 , when the user touches the touchpad unit 33 with respect to the left arm portion of the person in the center portion, This is a sub-routine for repeatedly displaying an image of an upward movement from the elbow portion to the hand portion and an image of the left arm rising upward in a straight line.

That is, assuming the third page of the comics the screen, as shown in FIG. 17, a case where the user designated point area on the touch pad unit 33 [Sa of (x7, y7), Ea ( x8, y8)] in contact with the To do.
Thereby, in the third embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P3) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P3) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N3) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N3) as a search result as a key, and the effect parameter (G3) and effect file (G3) corresponding to the effect management number (N3) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. APG3) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform the effect file reproduction process in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the third embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 will be described in detail.

First, in step S300, the image effect processing unit 61 acquires image data from the effect file (G3). In this embodiment, image data indicating the “left arm” of a person is used.
Next, in step S305, the image effect processing unit 61 stores the acquired image data in the image memory g2 of the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S310, the image effect processing unit 61 determines from the effect parameter (APG3) the animation start position A (X7, Y7) and end position B (X8, Y8), and the size of the image (mx2 dot × my2 dot). ) To get.

Next, in step S315, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the animation start position A (X7, Y7) and end position B (X8, Y8) indicating the two display areas in the display control unit 29 as described above. .
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 18 , the display area including the start position A (X7, Y7) and the end position B (X8, Y8) of the animation can be used for animation.
Next, in step S320, the image effect processing unit 61 sets k = 0 in order to initialize the counter value k.
Next, in step S325, the image effect processing unit 61 sets transparency Opa1 = 0 for the image data used for the effect.

Next, in step S330, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the transparency Opa of the image data during the animation to Opa1 for the display control unit 29.
Next, in step S335, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the display control unit 29 to draw the image data stored in the image memory g2 between A and B.
Next, in step S340, the image effect processing unit 61 waits for 0.5 seconds.
Next, in step S345, the image effect processing unit 61 sets the counter value k to k = k + 1.

  Next, in step S350, the image effect processing unit 61 inverts the transparency Opa1. That is, when Opa1 is 0, it is set to 1, and when Opa1 is 1, it is set to 0. As a result, the transparency Opa1 of the image data used for production alternately repeats 0 and 1, so that the image data can be repeatedly displayed in full display and fully transparent.

Next, in step S355, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether or not the counter value k becomes k = n. If the n value is 10, for example, the animation is displayed for 5 seconds. If k = n is not satisfied, the process returns to step S330 to repeat the process. On the other hand, if k = n, the process proceeds to step S360.
Next, in step S360, the image effect processing unit 61 outputs an animation stop command to the display control unit 29 in order to stop the animation.

As a result, the image data acquired from the production file is repeatedly displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen by alternately repeating full display and full transparent display with a time interval of, for example, 0.5 seconds. can do. That is, as shown in FIG. 18 , with respect to the display area between A and B, an image of a person's left arm rising upward from the elbow part to the hand part, and the left arm rising straight up. repeated and the state of image every 0.5 seconds can be displayed on the display unit 31 and synthesized on the image shown in FIG. 20.
As a result, it is possible to visually recognize an image of a person who raises and lowers his left arm upward in the display screen. Thereby, the gesture by the person in a comic can be displayed as raising and lowering of the left arm, and the enjoyment of a multi-functional comic can be provided.

Next, in step S365, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S370, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S375. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the third embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is highly likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image corresponding to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Fourth embodiment>
The multi-function comic reproduction device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the multi-function comic reproduction device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention uses the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 instead of the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 , the effect file reproduction process performed in the sound effect processing unit 63 will be described. The flowchart shown in FIG. 21, in the second page of the comics the screen shown in FIG. 11, with respect to the position of the text "cloning technology" displayed on the balloon in the right area of the person, the user on the touch pad unit 33 The operation of reproducing the voice data of the “dog” cry from the speaker 27 when touching is shown.

That is, assuming the second page of the comics the screen, as shown in FIG. 12, a case where the user designated point area on the touch pad unit 33 [Sa to (x5, y5), Ea ( x6, y6)] in contact with the To do.
Thus, in the fourth embodiment, the search unit 53 uses the page number (P2) of the displayed comic image data and the position of the designated point as keys, and the page number (P2) and the designated point from the effect management table 23bt. This means that the production management number (N2) corresponding to the position is searched.

Further, the effect file reading unit 55 uses the effect management number (N2) as a search result as a key, the effect parameter (G2, S2) and the effect corresponding to the effect management number (N2) from the effect file / effect parameter management table 23ct. The file (APG2, APS2) is read and output to SW59.
Next, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, PNG) indicates image data, the effect file or effect parameter is displayed as the image effect. The data is output to the processing unit 61.

Further, the SW 59 determines the identifier of the effect file or effect parameter output from the effect file reading unit 55, and when the identifier (for example, MP3) indicates audio data, the SW 59 displays the effect file or effect parameter as the sound effect. The data is output to the processing unit 63.
Next, in order to perform effect file reproduction processing in the image effect processing unit 61 or the sound effect processing unit 63, the following subroutine is called.
In the fourth embodiment, the flowchart of the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 will be described in detail.

First, in step S400, the audio effect processing unit 63 acquires audio data from the effect file (APS2).
Next, in step S <b> 405, the audio effect processing unit 63 stores the acquired audio data in the audio memory s <b> 2 of the audio control unit 25.
Next, in step S410, the sound effect processing unit 63 acquires the sound start level (L1), the fade-in time T1, the maximum level (L2), the duration time T2, and the fade-out time T3 from the effect parameter (S2).

Next, in step S415, the sound effect processing unit 63 sets the sound start level (L1), fade-in time T1, maximum level (L2), duration T2, and fade-out time T3 in the sound control unit 25.
Next, in step S425, the sound effect processing unit 63 starts to reproduce the sound data stored in the sound memory s2 with respect to the sound control unit 25.

Thereby, the audio data acquired from the effect file can be output with the output level varied according to the elapsed time. That is, as shown in FIG. 22 , the sound pressure level is raised between 0 and T1 and faded in, and the sound pressure level is lowered and faded out between T2 and T3. The audio data can be reproduced from the speaker 27 until time T3.
In particular, as shown in FIG. 15 , while the “dog” images are sequentially duplicated in the oblique direction and displayed on the display unit 31, the “dog” cry can be reproduced. Thereby, it is possible to provide the user with a way of enjoying by reproducing the sound synchronized with the image.

Next, in step S430, the image effect processing unit 61 causes the touch analysis unit 43 to detect a touch operation on the touch pad unit 33.
Next, in step S435, the image effect processing unit 61 determines whether this contact operation is a page turning movement. If the touch operation is not a page turning movement, the process returns to step S430. On the other hand, if this contact operation is a page turning movement, the process returns from this subroutine.
As a result, when a page turning movement operation is detected, by displaying the comic image data of the page immediately before or after the image rendering process, without causing the user to feel uncomfortable, It is possible to return to the comic image display of the page.

  Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, there is a touch operation from the screen on a scene where the user is likely to have directing interest among scenes developed on each page of the comic. In this case, by reproducing the effect image and the effect sound according to the location of the scene, it is possible to provide an effect effect that promotes further interest and enjoyment, and the user's interest and enjoyment can be further expanded.

<Modification 1>
The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment is configured to output an image of “dog” when a touch operation is performed in a specific instruction area on the screen. The multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment is configured to output the voice of “dog” when a touch operation is performed in a specific instruction area on the screen.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and image data indicating the content of the advertisement screen and audio data indicating the content of the advertisement sound are stored in the effect file stored in the effect file storage unit 23c. By doing so, it is possible to give a stunning effect to the goods and services that the user is interested in, to further increase the user's interests, and to contribute to the sales of goods and services can do.

<Modification 2>
In the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function comic playback device 1 is applied to a tablet-type or notebook-type personal computer.
However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and can be applied to a tablet personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, and a television receiver.

<Modification 3>
In the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, when the touch operation is performed on the designated point area on the touch pad unit 33, the touch pad control unit 35 sets the coordinates (x, y) of the contact position of the fingertip. The output to the touch analysis unit 43 is configured.
However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and when the pointing operation is performed on the pointing point area with the mouse, the trackball, or the joystick as the pointing means, the coordinates (x, y) of the pointing position are output. The present invention can be applied to a configured personal computer.

  The multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus of the present invention can be used for a tablet personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, and a television receiver.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multifunctional cartoon reproduction apparatus 11 Internet 13 Distribution server 15 Database part 21 Communication control part 23 Memory part 25 Voice control part 27 Speaker 29 Display control part 31 Display part 33 Touch pad part 35 Touch pad control part 37 Control part 41 Browser part 43 Touch analysis unit 45 Image processing unit 47 Audio processing unit 51 Cartoon control unit 53 Search unit 55 Production file reading unit 57 SW
59 SW
61 Image effect processing unit 63 Audio effect processing unit

Claims (13)

A display unit that displays at least one page of comic image data on a display screen; and an audio reproduction unit that reproduces audio data related to the comic image data. A multi-function comic reproduction device that reproduces a multi-function comic so as to output at least one of image data and audio data corresponding to the specific position based on the contact operation as production contents,
A first storage for storing comic image data for a plurality of pages;
A second storage unit for storing the production management number corresponding to the page number of the comic image data and the designated point area indicating the specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number;
A third storage unit for storing an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number;
Comic display means for reading comic image data for one page from the first storage unit and displaying it on a display screen;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the indication point in response to a contact operation on the display screen;
Search means for searching for an effect management number corresponding to the page number and the position of the indicated point from the second storage unit using the page number of the image data of the displayed comic and the position of the indicated point as keys. ,
Reading means for reading the production parameter and the production file corresponding to the production management number from the third storage unit using the production management number as the search result as a key;
If the read effect file is image data, image effect processing means for performing image effect processing on the image data based on the read effect parameter and reproducing the image data;
A sound effect processing means for performing sound effect processing on the sound data based on the read effect parameter and reproducing the sound data when the read effect file is sound data; Playback device.   The search means stores the position of the detected indication point in the second storage unit when the page number that matches the page number of the displayed comic image data is in the second storage unit. 2. The multi-function comic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the production management number when in the designated point area is output as a search result. Comprising a page turning movement detection means for detecting a page turning movement operation according to a contact operation on the display screen;
When the image data reproduced by the image reproduction processing means is displayed in an arbitrary area in the page, when the page turning movement detecting means is detected by the page turning movement detecting means, immediately before performing the image effect processing. 2. The multi-function comic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the comic image data of the next page or the next page is displayed.   The identifier of the effect file output from the reading means is determined, and when the effect file is image data, the effect file or effect parameter is output to the image effect processing means, and the effect file is audio data. 2. The multi-function comic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising switch means for outputting the effect file or the effect parameters to the sound effect processing means.   2. The multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image data reproduced by the image effect processing means is displayed in an arbitrary area in the page.   2. The multi-function cartoon according to claim 1, wherein the effect file stored in the third storage unit stores image data indicating contents of an advertisement screen and sound data indicating contents of advertisement sound. Playback device.   The image effect processing means is characterized in that the image data acquired from the effect file is scrolled in a predetermined direction while being rotated / enlarged / reduced and combined and displayed in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to claim 1.   The image effect processing means arranges a copy of the image data acquired from the effect file in a predetermined direction while shifting the image data in a predetermined direction, and synthesizes and displays it in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. The multi-function cartoon reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:   The image effect processing means repeats all display and all transparent display alternately with a predetermined time interval for the image data acquired from the effect file, and synthesizes it in a predetermined display area on the current comic screen. 2. The multi-function comic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the multi-functional cartoon reproducing apparatus is displayed.   2. The multi-function comic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sound effect processing means outputs sound data acquired from the effect file with an output level varied according to an elapsed time.   11. The multi-functional cartoon reproduction according to claim 1, which can be applied to any one of a tablet personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, and a television receiver. apparatus. A display unit that displays at least one page of comic image data on a display screen; and an audio reproduction unit that reproduces audio data related to the comic image data, and is made at a specific position on the display screen. A multi-function comic reproduction method for reproducing a multi-function comic so as to output at least one of image data and audio data corresponding to the specific position based on the contact operation as production contents,
A first storage step of storing a plurality of pages of cartoon image data in the first storage unit;
A second storage step of storing, in the second storage unit, an effect management number corresponding to a page number of the image data of the cartoon and a designated point area indicating a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number;
A third storage step of storing an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number in a third storage unit;
A comic display step of reading comic image data for one page from the first storage unit and displaying it on a display screen;
A position detecting step for detecting the position of the indication point in accordance with the contact operation on the display screen;
A search step of searching for an effect management number corresponding to the page number and the position of the indicated point from the second storage unit, using the page number of the image data of the displayed cartoon and the position of the indicated point as keys. ,
Reading the production parameter and the production file corresponding to the production management number from the third storage unit using the production management number as the search result as a key;
When the read effect file is image data, an image effect processing step of performing image effect processing on the image data based on the read effect parameter and reproducing the image data;
If the read effect file is audio data, a voice effect processing step of performing audio effect processing on the audio data based on the read effect parameters and reproducing the sound data is performed. Playback method. A display unit that displays at least one page of comic image data on a display screen; and an audio reproduction unit that reproduces audio data related to the comic image data, and is made at a specific position on the display screen. A computer program for reproducing a multi-function comic so as to output at least one of image data and audio data corresponding to the specific position based on the contact operation as a production content,
A first storage step of storing a plurality of pages of cartoon image data in the first storage unit;
A second storage step of storing, in the second storage unit, an effect management number corresponding to a page number of the image data of the cartoon and a designated point area indicating a specific position range on the screen corresponding to the page number;
A third storage step of storing an effect parameter and an effect file corresponding to the effect management number in a third storage unit;
A comic display step of reading comic image data for one page from the first storage unit and displaying it on a display screen;
A position detecting step for detecting the position of the indication point in accordance with the contact operation on the display screen;
A search step of searching for an effect management number corresponding to the page number and the position of the indicated point from the second storage unit, using the page number of the image data of the displayed cartoon and the position of the indicated point as keys. ,
Reading the production parameter and the production file corresponding to the production management number from the third storage unit using the production management number as the search result as a key;
When the read effect file is image data, an image effect processing step of performing image effect processing on the image data based on the read effect parameter and reproducing the image data;
When the read effect file is audio data, the computer causes the computer to process an audio effect processing step of performing audio effect processing on the audio data based on the read effect parameter and reproducing the audio data. ·program.

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